Moving to Portugal from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Portugal — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Portugal. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Macau to Portugal, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Portugal?
Top countries of origin for Portugal's foreign-born residents.
- 179,524
- 154,017
- 104,164
- 80,570
- 68,299
- 53,384
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30.2,285
Macau
Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Portugal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Portugal across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Portugal across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau generally does better on infrastructure, though Portugal leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Portugal 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 generally does better on family life, though Portugal 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 | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Portugal. To live, work, or study long-term in Portugal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Portugal's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa Free
Portugal 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 Portugal?
With 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Portugal 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 Portugal.
Is Portugal safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Portugal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Portugal?
The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
