Moving to Papua New Guinea from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Papua New Guinea — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Papua New Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Moresby averages 88°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Papua New Guinea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau performs better than Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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 | Port Moresby |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Port Moresby |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Papua New Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Papua New Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Papua New Guinea's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea?
With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Papua New Guinea can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Macau and Papua New Guinea.
Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Papua New Guinea compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Port Moresby is 88°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Port Moresby receives around 35.4 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
