Moving to Costa Rica from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Costa Rica? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Costa Rica, 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Macau to Costa Rica.
Who's moving to Costa Rica?
Top countries of origin for Costa Rica's foreign-born residents.
- 350,854
- 28,214
- 25,530
- 16,682
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Macau
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Costa Rica compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau performs better than Costa Rica 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 performs better than Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica leads in education spending.
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 | San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) |
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| Month | Macao | San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Instituto Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Costa Rica. To live, work, or study long-term in Costa Rica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Costa Rica's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa Required
Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?
Connectivity is usually fine (Costa Rica: 21.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Costa Rica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Costa Rica safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Costa Rica is 17.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Costa Rica compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in San Jose is 77°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. San Jose receives around 73.5 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Costa Rica?
The official language in Costa Rica is Spanish. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
