Moving to Macau from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Slovenia 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

SI
0.6
MO
0.6

Slovenia performs better than Macau across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
MO
2.5t

Macau performs significantly better than Slovenia 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

SI
31.9
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SI
89.0%
MO
88.0%

Slovenia performs better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
MO
4.6

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Macau leads in life expectancy.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Macao
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Ljubljana Macao
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Macau

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Macau without a visa.
Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Slovenia 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 Slovenia and Macau.

Is Macau safe for expats?

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

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI MO
Population 2,101,208 635,293
Currency Euro (€) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages Slovene Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112