Moving to New Jersey from Macau

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to New Jersey — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Macau to New Jersey, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Trenton averages 63°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Macau to New Jersey, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
18,265 ↑ 45% vs 2015

people born in Macau live in United States · UN DESA

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to New Jersey.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

MO
88.0%
NJ
91.9%

New Jersey performs significantly better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
2.2%
NJ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
NJ
$70,788

Macau performs better than New Jersey 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
NJ
77.5 yrs

Macau performs better than New Jersey across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Macao Trenton
Jan–Mar 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 82°/62°F (28°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) 54°/36°F (12°/2°C)
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Month Macao Trenton
Jan 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C)
Feb 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C)
Mar 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C)
Apr 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C)
May 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C)
Aug 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
Sep 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C)
Oct 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C)
Nov 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C)
Dec 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Macau passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Macau

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Macau without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from New Jersey?

Usually fine from major cities in New Jersey. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Macau?

The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.

What language do they speak in New Jersey?

The official language in New Jersey is English. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO
Population 635,293 8,791,894
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911