Moving to Macau from Indonesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Indonesia to Macau? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Indonesia to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Macao averages 77°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs better than Macau across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs significantly better than Indonesia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Macau performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Macau performs significantly better than Indonesia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jakarta | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) |
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| Month | Jakarta | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG),
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Macau
Visa Free
Macau passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Indonesia performs better than Macau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.
What's the weather like in Macau compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Macau?
The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
