Moving to Pakistan from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Pakistan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Pakistan performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Macau performs better than Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
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 | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical BureauVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Required
Pakistan passport holder visiting Macau
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
