Moving to Chile from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Chile — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Chile, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Chile stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Chile across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Chile 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 Chile 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
Macau performs better than Chile 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau generally does better on family life, though Chile leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2021–2022), Secretariat for Economy and Finance (2016), Chilean Tax Administration (2016). 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 | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Free
Chile 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 Chile?
With 23.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Chile can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Macau and Chile.
Is Chile safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
