Moving to Suriname from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Suriname? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paramaribo 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 Suriname compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Suriname 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 Suriname 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 Suriname 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 performs better than Suriname across all family life metrics.
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 | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Suriname. To live, work, or study long-term in Suriname, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Suriname's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname 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 Suriname?
Connectivity is usually fine (Suriname: 20.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Suriname offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Suriname safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
