I’m a resident but the problem is I pretty much left Macau for a couple of years and just returned a couple months back. I’m honestly down for anything even low income I just need to start earning money. I’ve been applying for literally 2 months(even for low income jobs) and I’ve yet to get a call back from any of em. Please really desperate.
Hello! Just moved to Macau and looking to expand my social circle. Since Meetup isn't very active here, I wanted to ask where people usually go to meet new friends? I'm open to casual sports, board games, language exchanges, or just grabbing coffee/drinks. Please let me know if there are any active social group chats I could join!
| Attribute | **Hong Kong ** | **Macau ** |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | ~7.4 million | ~720,000 |
| Land Area | ~1,100 km² | ~33 km² |
| Average Density | ~7,000 people / km² | ~22,000 people / km² |
| Global Density Rank | 4th overall | 1st overall |
the only place I find it crowded is near the Ruins of St. Paul's (it's not even that bad to be honest) and really other than that I find streets of Macau very very walkable and don't feel claustrophobic at all. Residential areas in both Macau side and Taipa had a lot less people on the street. streets in Cotai are nice and wide and I find that area super chill.
But on the other hand I find the streets of HK to be polar opposite. not to mention Kwun Tong (my least favourite busy area), Mong Kok, CWB, even in residential areas, there's just people everywhere on the street. SO MANY PEOPLE. SO SO SO MANY PEOPLE. everywhere I go there are people.
I wonder what the reason for this is and if anyone else feels the same..
Bonjour Reddit 🌞
Je n'ai trouvé quasiment aucune information sur la toile alors je tente ma chance ici. J'aimerais avoir des retours d'expérience de français (ou francophones) installés à Macao. Comment trouvez-vous lvie là-bas ? Quels ont été les plus importants défis auxquels vous avez dû faire face ? Comment avez-vous géré la partie administrative ?
J'ai pour projet d'aller rejoindre un ami qui vit là-bas.
Voici ce que mes recherches ont donné :
1.La communauté est plus importante à Hong Kong
Il est très difficile de trouver un emploi (le bouche à oreilles semble être ce qui fonctionne le mieux) / d'obtenir un permis de travail
La densité de population est importante à Macao mais moins qu'à HK (le coût de la vie semble également moins élevée)
La communauté française semble être très petite
Les secteurs "porteurs" pour des francophones : l'enseignement, le luxe, l'IA
Je suis polyglotte (traductrice) et je prévois d'apprendre le cantonnais ou le mandarin car cela pourrait m'être très utile dans le cadre de ma profession même si je reste en France.
Je compte voyager là-bas afin de me faire mon propre avis
P.S : rien n'est gravé dans le marbre, mon projet est encore embryonnaire
During the Golden Week holiday, I traveled to China with my family. It was a wonderful trip — beautiful country, very friendly people.
Unfortunately, my experience with Xiaomi was the only negative part.
I purchased three devices at the iOne Mi Store (M505, Macau):
Xiaomi 15T Black 12+512GB
Xiaomi 15T Rose Gold 12+512GB
Xiaomi 15T Pro Black 12GB+1TB
After only 3.5 months, one device developed a green‑screen defect.Instead of support, I was caught in endless email ping‑pong between Xiaomi Germany, Xiaomi Global, and Xiaomi Macau/HK. In the end, I received zero assistance and had to pay for the repair myself. Even worse, my personal data and IMEI were forwarded twice to private email addresses, which is a clear data protection violation. From a global brand like Xiaomi, I expected responsibility and support — not silence and excuses.
Consumers deserve better.
Inside, we found multiple goods from an assortment of luxury brands. However, as we looked further, we found clothes with holes in them and name tags that looked a little fake. I did a quick search and the Gemini overview told me that this is a chain that sells second-hand products. We asked the sales person but she vehemently disagreed and insisted everything is new and fully authentic. Since we weren't convinced, we decided to leave. We saw another such outlet a few shops down and the prices were very similar with decent products as well.
So, is this company fraudulent or do they actually sell good products?
Hello I’m seeking 3 rooms for Venetian for today. I’ve my family coming into visit. Can anybody please advise? I was able to book over 20-30 rooms until a few hours ago. Suddenly it’s not available. I want three rooms.
Hello, it's time for me to leave Macau and I have my Smax 155cc on hand that I am trying to sell, is there any garage that buys second hands scooter here ?
I tried facebook groups but no luck so far.
Thanks for your help !
Recently admitted with intl student scholarship.
Opinion on the program?
want to study biochemistry minor alongside
希望学中文和广东与。
Is it worth the 4 years?
Also admitted to Southampton.
Hey guys!
I'll be moving to Macau in a couple of months, and most of my research so far has been focused on other students' experiences.
However, I'd really appreciate it if someone could give me some advice about how much I can expect to spend each month.
Here's the rundown: my university tuition and dormitory expenses will be covered, so those aren't a concern. I'll mainly be spending money on food and other everyday expenses, and I'm generally pretty good at saving money.
The advice I've been given so far is to shop in mainland China instead of Macau whenever possible. Based on that, could you give me an estimate of how much a student who's trying to save money would typically spend per month? :)
Hey everyone, this was known a while ago but it was covered recently. It's frustrating. Macau football clubs have officially missed out on Asian Football Confederation (AFC) licensing for the third consecutive year. The Sports Bureau confirmed that applications were submitted for a Group 3 licence (the lowest available tier), but the AFC rejected them because the documentation failed to comply with mandatory regulations. To make matters worse, while the Sports Bureau actually answered some questions, the Macau FA stayed completely silent and avoided accountability as usual. They refused to comment on which specific clubs applied or what criteria they failed to meet. Despite all the criticism against the Macau FA in the last few years and multiple local directors sharing ideas on how to improve our football, we are completely stagnant. Other small nations are actively stepping up and improving, yet Macau remains frozen in time. Even with this latest embarrassment, it feels like the people in charge still won't do a single thing about it. I guess we should probably just give up and accept that football in Macau is set to stay a purely recreational, amateur hobby permanently.
I have to check out from my Hong Kong hotel at 10:30 AM and I want to visit Macau before entering mainland China. Is it actually possible to do a day tour in Macau on the same day and move to Shenzhen from Macau? Also what are my transit options to Shenzhen?
tia.
I am looking to relocate to Macau in a few months. I will be stationed in Taipa. Is 30000 MOP enough for a single person? I’ll have to pay rent, food, transportation, utilities.
How much does utilities usually cost? And are there any chances of a studio apartment thats around 8k MOP?
Im not really into gambling and night life, but I enjoy exploring new places. I know Macau is a small country Im not sure if there are any areas for tennis.
Hey everyone,
I’m a Portuguese national, and I totally fell in love with Macau after studying there for a year (between 2024 and 2025). It was an amazing experience, and I’m really itching to come back, but this time, to live and work.
Since searching for jobs from abroad is pretty tough, I was thinking about using a recruitment agency. Does anyone know of any trustworthy, reputable agencies that help foreigners find work in Macau? I don't mind paying a fee for their services, as long as they are legit.
Just want to make sure I’m looking in the right places and avoiding scams. Any leads, tips, or general advice on the job market for Portuguese speakers right now would be awesome.
Thanks a lot!
I am considering all options available so I don't need to wake up too early lol. So far the option I found that I'm considering is Bonded Bus from Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Macao Port. So plan is 8am leave airport, take shuttle from hotel to Macao Port, then take the Bonded Bus to HKG. Any other options?
Can I just turn up at Zhuhai station and book, or do I still need to book in advance?
Sorry, I know this is the Macau sub but I figured someone here might know.
