Moving to Hong Kong from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Hong Kong — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Hong Kong.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Macau to Hong Kong, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Hong Kong stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Macau 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 Hong Kong 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
Macau generally does better on family life, though Hong Kong leads in infant mortality.
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 | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Hong Kong Observatory
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Hong Kong. To live, work, or study long-term in Hong Kong, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hong Kong's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa Free
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
With 39.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong.
Is Hong Kong safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Macau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Hong Kong?
The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
