Moving to Malta from China
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from China to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from China to Malta, you would find that Malta is 2.5 times more expensive than China overall. A CN¥508,140 salary in China would need to be roughly €134,144 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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What to expect for your wallet after moving from China to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
CN¥508,140 → €134,144
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 4.9 times more
Groceries
pay 92.8% more
Transportation
pay 2.8 times more
Housing
pay 3.5 times more
Childcare
pay 7.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.0 times 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from China to Malta, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from China to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
China 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 China 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 China 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
China 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 China 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
Malta generally does better on family life, though China leads in literacy rate.
Data: State Administration of Taxation, 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 | Beijing | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
View all months
| Month | Beijing | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
China Meteorological Administration,
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.
China passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting China
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 China?
No — Malta is on average about 105% more expensive than China. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €33,536 in Malta on a CN¥508,140 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Malta?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Malta has 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Malta safe for expats?
China 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 0.5 in China.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to China?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though China leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 25.2 in China. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to China?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In China, the official language is Chinese.
