Moving to Rhode Island from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Rhode Island? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Rhode Island, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Providence averages 61°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Macau to Rhode Island.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Rhode Island compared to Macau.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Macau across all infrastructure 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 Rhode Island across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Macau performs better than Rhode Island across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 68°/49°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 53°/35°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.2°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Rhode Island?
From major Rhode Island cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Macau and Rhode Island are what actually decide it long-term.
What's the weather like in Rhode Island compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Providence is 61°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Providence receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Rhode Island?
The official language in Rhode Island is English. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
