Moving to Malta from Azerbaijan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Azerbaijan to Malta, you would find that Malta is 2.4 times more expensive than Azerbaijan overall. A AZN130,000 salary in Azerbaijan would need to be roughly €165,000 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 Azerbaijan?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.2 times more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 97.7% more

Housing

pay 3.6 times more

Childcare

pay 37.0% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 80.8% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AZN = 0.5236 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?

AZN130,000 → €165,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Malta

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Azerbaijan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

AZ
17.2
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Azerbaijan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AZ
$993
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AZ
31.9
MT
45.1

Azerbaijan 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

AZ
114.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AZ
3.8t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Azerbaijan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AZ
21.8
MT
44.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AZ
57.5%
MT
72.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
5.5%
MT
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$7,411
MT
$47,907

Azerbaijan 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

AZ
74.6 yrs
MT
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AZ
12.5
MT
4.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2021), Ministry of Taxes (2016), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Malta vs Azerbaijan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baku Valletta
Jan–Mar 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/58°F (22°/15°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/71°F (29°/22°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 57°/48°F (14°/9°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Baku Valletta
Jan 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Can you move from Azerbaijan to Malta?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Azerbaijan 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.

Azerbaijan passport

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malta passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Azerbaijan.

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 Azerbaijan?

On average Malta is around 142% pricier than Azerbaijan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Malta?

Budget about €41,250 for 3 months in Malta (based on a AZN130,000 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 Azerbaijan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Azerbaijan.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan 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 31.9 in Azerbaijan. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Azerbaijan: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 65°F in Baku. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Baku gets 8.3 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Azerbaijan, the official language is Azerbaijani.

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At a Glance

AZ MT
Population 10,246,996 579,704
Currency Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) Euro (€)
Languages Azerbaijani English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +994 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112