Moving to Macau from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda 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 Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
MO
2.5t

Rwanda 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

RW
0.3
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

RW
30.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
MO
4.6

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

Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Macao
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Kigali Macao
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

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?

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW MO
Population 13,173,730 635,293
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +250 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112