Moving to Macau from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Madagascar.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
MO
2.5t

Madagascar performs better than Macau 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

MG
0.1
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MG
20.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.1%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
MO
$102,000

Macau performs significantly better than Madagascar across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
MO
4.6

Macau performs significantly better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Macao
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Antananarivo Macao
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Macau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Macau: 30.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Macau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG MO
Population 28,172,462 635,293
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages French, Malagasy Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +261 +853
Time zones 1 1