Moving to Malta from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic to Malta, you would find that Malta is 23.6% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,587,802 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly €78,633 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Czech Republic and Malta.

What does your salary buy?

CZK1,587,802 €78,633

To maintain the same standard of living in Malta

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 43.4% more

Groceries

pay 26.1% more

Transportation

pay 21.7% more

Housing

pay 31.9% more

Childcare

pay 15.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 14.7% more

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Exchange rate: 1 CZK = 0.0413 EUR (July 2026)

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?

What the data shows about people moving from Czech Republic to Malta.

Living there in 2020
242 ↑ 116% vs 2015

people born in Czech Republic live in Malta · UN DESA

Who's moving to Malta?

Top countries of origin for Malta's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
MT
42.8

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic 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

CZ
33.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Czech Republic 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

CZ
38.4
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
MT
78.3%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
MT
$57,200

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CZ
79.7 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
MT
4.5

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Valletta
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Prague Valletta
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Malta without a visa.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Czech Republic without a visa.

Data: 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 Czech Republic?

On average Malta is around 20% pricier than Czech Republic, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Malta?

Budget about €19,658 for 3 months in Malta (based on a CZK1,587,802 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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 Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Czech Republic?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Malta compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ MT
Population 10,705,384 464,186
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Euro (€)
Languages Czech, Slovak English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +420 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112