Moving to Malta from Armenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Armenia to Malta, you would find that Malta is 86.9% more expensive than Armenia overall. A AMD27,633,785 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly €91,285 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.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Armenia and Malta.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,633,785 €91,285

To maintain the same standard of living in Malta

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.3 times more

Groceries

pay 75.0% more

Transportation

pay 2.7 times more

Housing

pay 2.0 times more

Childcare

pay 51.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 84.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0023 EUR (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
81 ↑ 113% vs 2015

people born in Armenia 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 Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
MT
42.8

Armenia 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

AM
70.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
MT
3.2t

Armenia 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

AM
18.4
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
MT
78.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
MT
$57,200

Malta performs significantly better than Armenia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
MT
4.5

Malta generally does better on family life, though Armenia leads in literacy rate.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Valletta
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Yerevan Valletta
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Armenia

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

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 Armenia?

On average Malta is around 41% pricier than Armenia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Malta?

Budget about €22,821 for 3 months in Malta (based on a AMD27,633,785 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Malta?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 43.0 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 Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Armenia?

Armenia 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 31.2 in Armenia. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM MT
Population 3,000,756 464,186
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Euro (€)
Languages Armenian English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +374 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112