Moving to Spain from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Spain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Spain compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Spain across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Spain across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Spain 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 performs better than Spain 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 Spain leads in infant mortality.
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 | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | Macao | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Spain: 36.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Spain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Spain safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Spain across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Spain compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
