Moving to Macau from Singapore
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Singapore to Macau — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Singapore to Macau. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Macao averages 77°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Singapore to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs better than Macau across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs significantly better than Singapore across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Singapore performs better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Singapore leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Macau leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Singapore | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) |
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| Month | Singapore | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.
Singapore passport holder visiting Macau
Visa Free
Macau passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Macau?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Macau has 30.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Macau safe for expats?
Singapore performs better than Macau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
What's the weather like in Macau compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Macau?
The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
