Moving to Bahamas from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Bahamas? 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 Bahamas compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Bahamas across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Macau performs better than Bahamas 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.
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
Macau performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical BureauVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas 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 Bahamas?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
