Moving to Macau from Kansas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kansas to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Macao averages 77°F vs 66°F in Topeka, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Kansas.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

KS
89.5%
MO
88.0%

Kansas performs better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KS
3.4%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KS
$60,996
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

KS
76.4 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Topeka Rain: 38.9 in/yr (989 mm)
66° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Topeka Macao
Jan–Mar 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/53°F (24°/12°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/63°F (30°/17°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/32°F (12°/0°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Topeka Macao
Jan 39°/19°F (4.1°/-7.3°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 44°/23°F (6.9°/-5.1°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 56°/32°F (13.4°/0.1°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.1°/5.9°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 75°/53°F (24.1°/11.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (28.9°/17.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.9°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 89°/65°F (31.6°/18.6°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 80°/55°F (26.7°/13.0°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 67°/44°F (19.6°/6.6°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 54°/32°F (12.3°/0.2°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 41°/21°F (4.9°/-5.9°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Macau

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Macau without a visa.
Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Macau passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Macau cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Kansas and Macau are what actually decide it long-term.

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 66°F in Topeka. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Topeka gets 38.9 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

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

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At a Glance

MO
Population 2,853,118 635,293
Currency United States Dollar ($) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages English Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +853
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911