Moving to Macau from North Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Korea to Macau? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Korea 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Macao averages 77°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to North Korea.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
North Korea performs better than Macau across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Macau performs significantly better than North Korea across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | P'yongyang | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) |
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical BureauVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea 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.
North Korea passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on Arrival
Macau passport holder visiting North Korea
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Macau?
From major Macau cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Macau are what actually decide it long-term.
What's the weather like in Macau compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Macau?
The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
