Moving to Senegal from Macau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Senegal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macau to Senegal, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Senegal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Senegal performs significantly better than Macau across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Senegal 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 Senegal 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 Senegal 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 Senegal leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), The World Factbook (2021–2022), Secretariat for Economy and Finance (2016), Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa Required
Senegal passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Senegal?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Senegal has 4.0 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 Senegal safe for expats?
Senegal performs significantly better than Macau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Senegal is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
The official language in Senegal is French. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
