Moving to Malta from Algeria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Algeria to Malta, you would find that Malta is 3.8 times more expensive than Algeria overall. A DZD10,000,000 salary in Algeria would need to be roughly €250,000 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Is Malta cheaper than Algeria?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 2.8 times more

Housing

pay 7.3 times more

Childcare

pay 2.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.6 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 DZD = 0.0066 EUR (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Malta?

What does your salary buy?

DZD10,000,000 → €250,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Malta

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Algeria to Malta.

Living there in 2020
155 ↑ 115% vs 2015

people born in Algeria live in Malta · UN DESA

Who's moving to Malta?

Top countries of origin for Malta's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Algeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.2
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DZ
$732
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
16.6
MT
45.1

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DZ
48.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Algeria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
13.3
MT
44.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
144.8%
MT
72.6%

Malta performs significantly better than Algeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.6%
MT
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$6,051
MT
$47,907

Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DZ
76.5 yrs
MT
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.5
MT
4.7

Malta generally does better on family life, though Algeria leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria (2016), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Malta vs Algeria

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Valletta
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Algiers Valletta
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Can you move from Algeria to Malta?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Algeria and Malta. To live, work, or study long-term in Malta, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malta's immigration authority.

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Algeria passport holders need a visa to enter Malta.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Malta passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Malta than Algeria?

On average Malta is around 277% pricier than Algeria, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Malta?

Budget about €62,500 for 3 months in Malta (based on a DZD10,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Malta?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 44.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malta offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Algeria?

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 16.6 in Algeria. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

What's the weather like in Malta compared to Algeria?

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ MT
Population 47,435,312 579,704
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +213 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 112