Moving to Philippines from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Philippines — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manila averages 88°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Philippines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Philippines 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 Philippines 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines leads in unemployment rate.
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 Philippines 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 | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines 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 Philippines?
With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Philippines 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 Philippines.
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
