Moving to Macau from Pakistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Pakistan to Macau — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Pakistan to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Pakistan 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

PK
4.2
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
MO
2.5t

Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
MO
30.0

Macau performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
MO
4.6

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

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Macao
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Islamabad Macao
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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 Pakistan and Macau.

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK MO
Population 242,923,845 635,293
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages English, Urdu Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15