Moving to Malta from Dominican Republic
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominican Republic to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Dominican Republic to Malta, you would find that Malta is 75.4% more expensive than Dominican Republic overall. A DOP4,390,324 salary in Dominican Republic would need to be roughly €110,976 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 87°F in Santo Domingo, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Dominican Republic to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
DOP4,390,324 → €110,976
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
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Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 53.3% more
Transportation
pay 13.5% more
Housing
pay 95.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 71.4% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominican Republic to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominican Republic generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in water stress level.
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 Dominican Republic leads in top income tax 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 Dominican Republic leads in literacy rate.
Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, 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 | Santo Domingo | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Santo Domingo | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá,
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican 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.
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
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 Dominican Republic?
No — Malta is on average about 69% more expensive than Dominican Republic. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €27,744 in Malta on a DOP4,390,324 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?
Malta performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic 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 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Dominican Republic?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.
