Moving to Austria from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Macau to Austria.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Austria across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Austria across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Austria performs significantly better than Macau 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 better than Austria 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
Austria generally does better on family life, though Macau leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), Secretariat for Economy and Finance (2016), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
GeoSphere Austria
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Free
Austria passport holder visiting Macau
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Austria?
Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 30.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Austria safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Austria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
