Moving to Malta from Ecuador
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Ecuador to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Ecuador to Malta, you would find that Malta is 2.1 times more expensive than Ecuador overall. A $75,000 salary in Ecuador would need to be roughly €143,000 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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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.9 times more
Groceries
pay 80.4% more
Transportation
pay 70.8% more
Housing
pay 3.1 times more
Childcare
pay 46.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.2% 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.
What salary do you need in Malta?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €143,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ecuador to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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
Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 performs significantly better than Ecuador across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Servicio de Rentas Internas del Ecuador (2016), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Malta vs Ecuador
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Quito | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/49°F (22°/9°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/49°F (21°/10°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Quito | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/50°F (21.2°/9.8°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/50°F (20.8°/10.1°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 70°/50°F (20.9°/10.2°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 70°/50°F (21.1°/9.8°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 71°/49°F (21.5°/9.4°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.6°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 72°/49°F (22.3°/9.4°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 71°/49°F (21.8°/9.5°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.6°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.7°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología - INAMHI,
Meteorological Office
Can you move from Ecuador to Malta?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ecuador 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.
Ecuador passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Ecuador
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 Ecuador?
No — Malta is on average about 115% more expensive than Ecuador. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €35,750 in Malta on a $75,000 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 44.5 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 Ecuador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 45.7 in Ecuador.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Ecuador?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ecuador leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 23.1 in Ecuador. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ecuador: 77).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Ecuador?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 71°F in Quito. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Quito gets 43.2 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Ecuador, the official language is Spanish.
