Moving to Malta from Estonia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Estonia to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Estonia to Malta, you would find that Malta is 28.1% more expensive than Estonia overall. A €64,304 salary in Estonia would need to be roughly €82,531 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 48°F in Tallinn, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Estonia to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €82,531
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 3.6% more
Groceries
pay 38.3% more
Transportation
pay 34.3% more
Housing
pay 58.7% more
Childcare
pay 62.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.5% less
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
How Estonia and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Estonia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia 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
Estonia generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Estonia 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
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia 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
Estonia generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.
Data: Estonian Tax and Customs Board, 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 | Tallinn | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Tallinn | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute,
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.
Estonia passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Estonia
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 Estonia?
Day-to-day costs in Malta run about 28% higher than Estonia on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,304 comparable salary, that's around €20,633 in Malta for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
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 Estonia and Malta.
Is Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Estonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Estonia?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 34.4 in Estonia. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Estonia?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.
