Moving to Malta from Chile
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Chile to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Chile to Malta, you would find that Malta is 65.9% more expensive than Chile overall. A CLF1,900 salary in Chile would need to be roughly €114,000 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.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Chile to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
CLF1,900 → €114,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
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Restaurants
pay 85.8% more
Groceries
pay 38.3% more
Transportation
pay 32.8% more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 16.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.5% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Malta cost about 79% more than cities in Chile.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Chile 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
Malta performs significantly better than Chile 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile 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
Chile 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
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile leads in poverty 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Chile generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Chilean Tax Administration (2016), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santiago | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Santiago | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile,
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.
Chile passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Chile
Visa FreeData: 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 Chile?
Day-to-day costs in Malta run about 66% higher than Chile 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 CLF1,900 comparable salary, that's around €28,500 in Malta for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Malta?
With 44.5 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 Chile and Malta.
Is Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Chile.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Chile?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 33.3 in Chile. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Chile?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.
