Moving to Macau from Guyana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guyana to Macau? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guyana to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Macao averages 77°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
MO
2.5t

Macau performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
13.1
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GY
85.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Guyana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
MO
$102,000

Macau performs significantly better than Guyana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
MO
4.6

Macau performs significantly better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Macao
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Georgetown Macao
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana and Macau. To live, work, or study long-term in Macau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Macau's immigration authority.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Macau

Visa on Arrival
Guyana passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Macau.
Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
Macau passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Macau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Macau: 30.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Macau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

What's the weather like in Macau compared to Guyana?

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY MO
Population 789,683 635,293
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages English Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +853
Time zones 1 1