Moving to North Korea from Macau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to North Korea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macau to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — P'yongyang averages 60°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to North Korea.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than North Korea across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Macau performs better than North Korea 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | P'yongyang |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Macao | P'yongyang |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) |
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical BureauVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and North Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in North Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check North Korea's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting North Korea
Visa Required
North Korea passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from North Korea?
Usually fine from major cities in North Korea. 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 North Korea compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in North Korea?
The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
