Moving to Ireland from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Ireland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Ireland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Ireland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Ireland 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland 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
Macau generally does better on family life, though Ireland 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 | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland?
With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland 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 Ireland.
Is Ireland safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
