Moving to Singapore from Macau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Singapore — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macau to Singapore. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Macau to Singapore, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Singapore.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs significantly better than Macau across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Singapore across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Singapore 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 Singapore leads in gdp per capita.
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
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Macau 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 | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Meteorological Service Singapore
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Singapore. To live, work, or study long-term in Singapore, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Singapore's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa Free
Singapore 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 Singapore?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Singapore has 37.7 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 Singapore safe for expats?
Singapore performs significantly better than Macau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Singapore compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Singapore?
The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
