Moving to Samoa from Macau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macau to Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Samoa 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 Samoa 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 Samoa 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 Samoa leads in literacy rate.
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 | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical BureauVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Samoa. To live, work, or study long-term in Samoa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Samoa's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa Free
Samoa 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 Samoa?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Samoa has 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Samoa safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Samoa?
The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
