#20ThingsILoveAboutMacao

Macau, or as we all also know it as ‘ Vegas of China’, is all about glamour, gamble, inspiring heritage, and a picture-perfect skyline. From casinos to Disneyland, there is a variety of nice places to visit in Macau. Certainly, this popular holiday destination knows the art of entertainment, regardless of the traveler’s age and preferences. Now I want to share an article with points about the Macau.

1. Over the years, Macau has experienced phenomenal growth. This started with the opening of The Venetian in August 2007 and since then, a number of different hotels and casinos have joined in to create a very unique platform for both visitors and the local population who live and work here.

2. Macau is only a 1-hour ferry journey from Hong Kong. It is bordered by the port of Gongbei (Zhuhai) and its local currency is the Macau Pataca.

3. In fact, however, both the Hong Kong Dollar and, in some places, the Chinese RMB are accepted. Three currencies in one small region, now, this tells you something.

4. With growth comes opportunity. As a place known for its hospitality and entertainment industry, it is a popular job-seeking ground for those looking for advancement in these sectors.

5. The openings of luxury hotels such as Wynn Palace and The Parisian and world-class entertainment venues have demonstrated that Macau is now becoming the place to entertain and be entertained.

6. The newly opened Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (HZMB), which is part of a strategy to link major economies in the Pearl River Delta area to create an economic hub, is set to be a driver in the economic development.

7. The shorter commute time between cities is also seen as a pull factor for cross-border workers to work in Macau.

8. Besides, the income tax in Macau is relatively lower compared to other major cities in Asia; the tax rate is on a progressive scale, with a maximum rate of 12%.

9. we have a number of great opportunities here with some fantastic clients in Macau.

10. For traveling from one place to another is difficult because Macau is a dense city mostly because of the tourists and you can find yourself stuck in the traffic for some time.

11. Macau is a multicultural place where you can find people from different places with different culture and beliefs.

12. There are pretty much restaurants in every corner with different kinds of food.

13. If you are looking a more excited and get-together environment then Macau is not really a great choice, but if you like a more quiet and secure environment in my opinion Macau is the best.

14. As of work, well for some professionals the salary is pretty decent, therefore if you have a good job you’ll live just fine.

15. It is safe to live in but you have to wary of house break-ins and petty crimes. These are pros, and have been known to break into apartments in the night even while people are asleep.

16. What’s nice about living in Macau is that you can get food anywhere just outside without having to drive. If you’re in Taipa, it’s much quiet with less people and a lot of amenities.

17. The downside is, there’s not much nature around though there are beautiful and functional parks.

18. There’s no bad conditions living in Macau. If you live and work here, you get a decent amount of salary which helps you save money with very low tax, you get to have a nightlife after work and get to try out the old and new of the city during weekends. The food is spot on with lots of restaurants to try.

19. The cost of living in Macau is still remarkably cheap compared to other similar expat hubs in Asia such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

20. The cost of living comparison of Numbeo shows that in all major cost of living indicators such as housing, food, transport, utilities, and purchasing power, Hong Kong and Singapore are significantly higher than Macau.  The Statistics and Census Service of Macau (DSEC) has released a report saying that the consumer price index has increased steadily this year.