Moving to Micronesia, Federated States of from Macau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Macau to Micronesia, Federated States of? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Macau to Micronesia, Federated States of, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Macau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MO
0.6
FM
0.9

Macau performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MO
2.5t
FM
0.0t

Micronesia, Federated States of performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MO
30.0
FM
5.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MO
88.0%
FM
40.0%

Macau performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
2.2%
FM
16.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
FM
$3,800

Macau performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
85.0 yrs
FM
74.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
FM
21.9

Macau generally does better on family life, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Micronesia, Federated States of. To live, work, or study long-term in Micronesia, Federated States of, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Micronesia, Federated States of's immigration authority.

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.
Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Macau

Visa on Arrival
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Macau.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Micronesia, Federated States of?

Connectivity is usually fine (Micronesia, Federated States of: 5.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Micronesia, Federated States of offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Micronesia, Federated States of safe for expats?

Macau performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Micronesia, Federated States of is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.

What language do they speak in Micronesia, Federated States of?

The official language in Micronesia, Federated States of is English. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO FM
Population 635,293 101,009
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +691
Time zones 1 2