Living in Macau

Residing in a new country like Macau would require you to know a lot of 'what to do and 'how to do'. This handy guide for expats includes information a new expatriate, would-be expat or even local Macanese might need to know. The cover information about relocation, home care, moving, procedures for both rental and purchase, living, staying and working in Macau, useful information for healthcare and international schools. Do take a look at travel and transportation guide, tips on finding a house in Macau.

Work and Study

The number of foreigners studying and especially working in Macau has been increasing in recent decades. The demand for native language teachers, in particular, is still high.

• Immigration - About different types of visa. 
• Working in Macau - General information about working in Macau. 
• Teaching Languages - Native language teachers are still in high demand. 
• Studying in Macau - General information about studying in Macau. 
• Language Schools - A list of Macanese language schools.

Accommodation
Below is a list of information pages about the Macanese housing situation for foreign residents, and about basic utilities.

• Guesthouses - Inexpensive accommodation for foreigners.
• Finding an apartment - General information about Macanese apartments.
• Utilities - Information about gas, water and electricity.
• Electricity - About voltage and Macanese plugs.
• Furniture - Introduction of some unique Macanese furniture.
• Garbage Disposal - How to properly get rid of your garbage.

Everyday Life

Macau is and has always been a mulicultural city. Nowhere else does the est meet the west to such an extend... Everyone is very open minded, and one can find in Macau many churches, temples etc... Below is a list of pages about various aspects of everyday life, including financial matters, basic services, transportation and shopping.

Financial Matters
Taxes	Information about paying taxes in Macau.
Cost of Living	Information about prices in Macau.
Banking	About Macanese banks and how to open an account.
Basic Services
Postal Services	About post offices and Macanese addresses.
Delivery Services	About door-to-door delivery services.
Telephones	A guide to phones in Macau.
Mobile Phones	About cell phones.
Transportation
Transportation	About transportation in Macau.
Driving in Macau	About driving and owning a car in Macau.
Bicycles	About everyday use of bicycles.
Shopping
Supermarkets	About Macanese supermarkets.
100 MOP Shops	About 100 MOP Shops.
Convenience Stores	About Macanese convenience stores.
Department Stores	About Macanese department stores.
Various Issues
Holidays	A list of public holidays and annual events.
Calendar	Basic information on the Macanese calendar.
Emergencies	What to do in case of an emergency.
Names	Basic information on Macanese names.
Business cards	Business cards are used extensively in Macau.
General Background
Food	An introduction to the Macanese cuisine.
Etiquette	Introduction to Macanese customs.
Language	Introduction to the Macanese language.
Religion	Introduction to religion in Macau.
Travel	Introduction on travel in Macau.