Moving to Macau from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Macau — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Micronesia, Federated States of 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

How Micronesia, Federated States of and Macau stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
MO
2.5t

Micronesia, Federated States of 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

FM
5.7
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FM
40.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FM
16.2%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
MO
$102,000

Macau performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
MO
4.6

Macau generally does better on family life, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Micronesia, Federated States of 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.

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Macau

Visa on Arrival
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Macau.
Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.

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?

With 30.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Macau can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Micronesia, Federated States of and Macau.

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM MO
Population 101,009 635,293
Currency United States Dollar ($) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages English Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +691 +853
Time zones 2 1