Moving to Malta from Bahrain
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahrain to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bahrain to Malta, you would find that Malta is 37.7% more expensive than Bahrain overall. A BHD28,308 salary in Bahrain would need to be roughly €77,003 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 86°F in Manama, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bahrain to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
BHD28,308 → €77,003
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
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Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 42.1% more
Transportation
pay 58.2% more
Housing
pay 11.7% more
Childcare
pay 35.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.5% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bahrain and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Malta leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malta performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in internet access.
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
Bahrain performs better than Malta across all employment & economy metrics.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malta generally does better on family life, though Bahrain leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, 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 | Manama | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Manama | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Bahrain Meteorological Services,
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.
Bahrain passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Bahrain?
Day-to-day costs in Malta run about 17% higher than Bahrain on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a BHD28,308 comparable salary, that's around €19,251 in Malta for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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 Bahrain and Malta.
Is Malta safe for expats?
Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Malta leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Bahrain?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Bahrain?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.
