Moving to Macau from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia 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 Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
MO
2.5t

Macau performs significantly better than Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TN
79.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
MO
4.6

Macau generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Macao
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Tunis Macao
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°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 Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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 Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN MO
Population 11,896,972 635,293
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages Arabic Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197