Moving to Malta from Belize

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belize to Malta. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 88°F in Belmopan, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Belize.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
MT
42.8

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
MT
3.2t

Belize performs better than Malta across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BZ
9.7
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
MT
78.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
MT
$57,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
MT
4.5

Malta generally does better on family life, though Belize leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Valletta
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Belmopan Valletta
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Belize

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

Data: 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 Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Belize?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ MT
Population 412,387 464,186
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Euro (€)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +501 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112