Moving to Venezuela from Macau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Macau to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Macau to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Macau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MO
0.6
VE
12.6

Macau performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MO
2.5t
VE
3.4t

Macau performs better than Venezuela across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MO
30.0
VE
9.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

MO
88.0%
VE
78.7%

Macau performs better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
2.2%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
VE
$7,704

Macau performs better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
85.0 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
VE
17.7

Macau generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in literacy rate.

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.

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Macao Caracas
Jan–Mar 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
View all months
Month Macao Caracas
Jan 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Macau passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Macau

Visa on Arrival
Venezuela passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Macau.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 9.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Macau performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.

What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Macau?

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO VE
Population 635,293 29,789,730
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171