Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Macau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Macau to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Macau to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Macau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MO
0.6
BA
1.1

Macau performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
6.4t

Macau performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
27.1

Macau performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
2.2%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
BA
$19,900

Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
85.0 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
BA
5.2

Macau generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Macao Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Macao Sarajevo
Jan 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Macau

Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Macau performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Macau?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO BA
Population 635,293 3,816,459
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112