Moving to Switzerland from Macau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Switzerland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macau to Switzerland, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Zurich averages 55°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Switzerland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Switzerland across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Switzerland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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
Switzerland performs significantly better than Macau across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), Secretariat for Economy and Finance (2016), Swiss Federal Tax Administration (2016), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this
Weather in Switzerland vs Macau
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology
Can you move from Macau to Switzerland?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Switzerland. To live, work, or study long-term in Switzerland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Switzerland's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa Free
Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Switzerland has 47.0 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 Switzerland safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Switzerland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Switzerland is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Switzerland compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Zurich is 55°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Zurich receives around 42.8 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Switzerland?
The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
