Moving to Macau from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
MO
2.5t

Liberia performs better than Macau 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

LR
0.3
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LR
34.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Liberia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
MO
4.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Macau passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.

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 Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

What language do they speak in Macau?

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

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At a Glance

LR MO
Population 5,358,483 635,293
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages English Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +853
Time zones 1 1