Moving to Bahrain from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Bahrain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Bahrain performs significantly better than Macau across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in internet access.
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
Bahrain generally does better on employment & economy, though Macau leads in gdp per capita.
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 Bahrain leads in literacy rate.
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 | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Bahrain Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Bahrain. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahrain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahrain's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa on Arrival
Bahrain 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 Bahrain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bahrain safe for expats?
Bahrain performs significantly better than Macau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Bahrain compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Bahrain?
The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
