Moving to Malta from Comoros

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Comoros to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Comoros to Malta, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 85°F in Moroni, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Comoros and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KM
29.0
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KM
$250
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KM
4.4
MT
42.8

Comoros 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

KM
46.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KM
0.5t
MT
3.2t

Comoros 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

KM
0.2
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KM
0.8%
MT
78.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KM
5.8%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KM
$3,500
MT
$57,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KM
67.2 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KM
57.1
MT
4.5

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moroni Valletta
Jan–Mar 87°/74°F (31°/23°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (29°/21°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/66°F (28°/19°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Moroni Valletta
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Comoros 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.

Comoros passport

Comoros passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Comoros

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

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?

With 43.0 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 Comoros and Malta.

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Comoros?

Comoros 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 4.4 in Comoros. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Comoros: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 85°F in Moroni. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Moroni gets 106.3 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Comoros, the official languages are Arabic, Comorian and French.

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At a Glance

KM MT
Population 876,437 464,186
Currency Comorian Franc (KMF) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, Comorian, French English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +269 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112