Moving to Malta from Bahamas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bahamas to Malta? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bahamas to Malta. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Bahamas.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Malta performs significantly better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Malta performs significantly better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nassau | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Bahamas?
Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Bahamas, the official language is English.
