Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Antigua and Barbuda? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Macau performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Macau performs better than Antigua and Barbuda 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 generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in literacy rate.
Data: 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 | Macao | Saint John's |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Saint John's |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) |
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical BureauVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
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Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?
Connectivity is usually fine (Antigua and Barbuda: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Antigua and Barbuda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?
The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
