Moving to Malta from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Angola to Malta, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
MT
42.8

Angola 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

AO
60.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
MT
3.2t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
MT
78.3%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
MT
$57,200

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
MT
4.5

Malta performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Valletta
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Luanda Valletta
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola 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.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malta?

With 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Malta can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Malta.

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO MT
Population 34,795,287 464,186
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112