Moving to Malta from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Malta, you would find that Malta is 6.2 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,253,601 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly €184,499 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,253,601 €184,499

To maintain the same standard of living in Malta

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 8.1 times more

Groceries

pay 3.1 times more

Transportation

pay 3.3 times more

Housing

pay 9.6 times more

Childcare

pay 13.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.7 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0071 EUR (July 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 Bangladesh to Malta.

Living there in 2020
22 ↑ 100% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
MT
42.8

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
MT
3.2t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
MT
78.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
MT
$57,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
MT
4.5

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Valletta
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Dhaka Valletta
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Malta passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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 Bangladesh?

On average Malta is around 181% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Malta?

Budget about €46,125 for 3 months in Malta (based on a BDT9,253,601 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: 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 Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD MT
Population 165,650,475 464,186
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Euro (€)
Languages Bengali English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112