Moving to Saudi Arabia from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Saudi Arabia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riyadh averages 92°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Saudi Arabia compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Saudi Arabia 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Saudi Arabia leads in top income tax 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 generally does better on family life, though Saudi Arabia leads in education spending.
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 | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
National Center for Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Saudi Arabia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saudi Arabia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saudi Arabia's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa on Arrival
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Saudi Arabia: 37.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saudi Arabia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?
The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
