Moving to New Zealand from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to New Zealand? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to New Zealand, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Wellington averages 62°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than New Zealand across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
New Zealand National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel Authorisation
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
Macau performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in New Zealand compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Wellington is 62°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Wellington receives around 37.7 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
