Moving to Japan from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Japan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Japan compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Japan 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 Japan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan 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 | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Japan Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Japan. To live, work, or study long-term in Japan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Japan's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Free
Japan 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 Japan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Japan: 37.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Japan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Japan safe for expats?
Japan performs significantly better than Macau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Japan compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
