Moving to Austria from Macau

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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.

Living there in 2010
13 ↑ 8% vs 2005

people born in Macau live in Austria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Macau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MO
0.6
AT
0.9

Macau performs better than Austria across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MO
2.5t
AT
6.3t

Macau performs better than Austria 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

MO
30.0
AT
29.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MO
88.0%
AT
93.0%

Macau generally does better on infrastructure, though Austria leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
2.2%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
AT
$64,600

Macau performs better than Austria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
85.0 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
AT
3.2

Macau generally does better on family life, though Austria leads in infant mortality.

Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

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 Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, GeoSphere Austria 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

Macau passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.
Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Macau

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Macau without a 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 Austria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 29.6 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.

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At a Glance

MO AT
Population 635,293 8,913,088
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) Euro (€)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112