Moving to Latvia from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Latvia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Latvia, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riga averages 50°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Latvia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Latvia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Macau performs better than Latvia 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 Latvia 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 Latvia leads in literacy rate.
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 | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Latvia. To live, work, or study long-term in Latvia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Latvia's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Free
Latvia 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 Latvia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Latvia: 26.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Latvia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
