Moving to Malta from Cayman Islands

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Cayman Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KY
4.5
MT
0.6

Malta performs significantly better than Cayman Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KY
5.0t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Cayman Islands 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

KY
58.7
MT
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KY
81.1%
MT
87.0%

Cayman Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KY
4.0%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KY
$79,600
MT
$57,200

Cayman Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KY
82.0 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KY
7.7
MT
4.5

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Tourism and Development, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cayman Islands 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Cayman Islands

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cayman Islands.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Cayman Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KY MT
Population 64,309 464,186
Currency Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1345 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112