Moving to Macau from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
MO
2.5t

Marshall Islands 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

MH
2.3
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
MO
4.6

Marshall Islands generally does better on family life, though Macau leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Macau passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.

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 language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH MO
Population 79,906 635,293
Currency United States Dollar ($) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages English, Marshallese Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +692 +853
Time zones 1 1