At a glance
 MO
Taipa
|
 HK
Discovery Bay
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Macau | Hong Kong |
| Nomad score | 5.9 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,004 / mo | $4,084 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 25°C | 29° / 27°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 60 Moderate | 95 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 26°C | 25.7°C |
| Average low | 21.2°C | 21.4°C |
| Precipitation | 174 mm / mo | 162 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 254 h / mo | 265 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 80% |
| Rain days | 14.7 / mo | 13.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 20 km/h | 20.5 km/h |
MO
Taipa · average high by month
J 19
F 20
M 23
A 26
M 28
J 30
J 31
A 30
S 30
O 28
N 25
D 21
HK
Discovery Bay · average high by month
J 19
F 20
M 23
A 26
M 28
J 29
J 31
A 30
S 30
O 28
N 25
D 20
Air quality
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MO
Taipa
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HK
Discovery Bay
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 60 | 95 |
| PM2.5 | 20.6 µg/m³ | 24.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 21 µg/m³ | 24.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 103 µg/m³ | 91 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 5 | 1.7 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.9 | 7.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.9 | 9.1 |
| Startup Scene | 3.3 | 4.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Green Spaces | 5.2 | 7.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.8 | 7.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.9 | 5.1 |
| Weather | 5.8 | 5.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
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HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.8 | 7.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| Cost of Living | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.2 | 4.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
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HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.7 | 5.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.6 | 4.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.1 | 3.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.8 | 4.3 |
| Nightlife | 7.4 | 3.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 4.5 | 8.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Internet Speed | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.8 | 8.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
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HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Food Scene | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.0 | 6.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.3 | 3.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.9 | 8.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.3 | 8.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Political Stability | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Visa Ease | 5.9 | 7.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Cleanliness | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 6.8 | 8.1 |
| Language Barrier | 5.9 | 8.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.0 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Safety | 9.2 | 9.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.6 | 9.0 |
| Cycling | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Public Transit | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Walkability | 6.7 | 8.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.5 | 6.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.8 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
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HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $74 per pair | $89 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $43 per dress | $51 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $93 per pair | $115 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $74 per month | $191 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $12 per ticket | $13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.72 per cup | $5.11 per cup |
| Beer | $4.96 per pint | $7.02 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.43 per meal | $8.93 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $74 per meal | $64 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.05 per meal | $7.02 per meal |
| Apples | $7.43 per kg | $1.53 per kg |
| Bread | $1.73 per loaf | $2.81 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.99 per bottle | $1.02 per bottle |
| Milk | $3.72 per liter | $3.57 per liter |
| Rice | $2.23 per kg | $1.91 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.91 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Beef | $15 per kg | $20 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $223 per month | $383 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $25 per month | $102 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $43 per visit | $64 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.91 per purchase | $7.66 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $619 per month | $1,276 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $991 per month | $2,297 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,230 per month | $3,829 per month |
| Coworking Space | $223 per month | $383 per month |
| Coliving Space | $867 per month | $1,532 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $37 per month | $45 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $25 per month | $64 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $15 per visit | $23 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.96 per kg | $6.38 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $19 per month | $19 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $31 per month | $26 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $13 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $62 per month | $64 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $22 per hour | $15 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $37 per month | $319 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.35 per trip | $3.45 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.24 per km | $1.15 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $43 per month | $77 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.81 per trip | $8.93 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.49 per liter | $3.06 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $25 per month | $38 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $62 per month | $191 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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MO
Taipa
|
HK
Discovery Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $1.24 per month | $13 per month |