Moving to Malta from Fiji
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Fiji to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Fiji to Malta. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Fiji 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 Fiji 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 Fiji 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
Fiji 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
share of households with internet
Fiji 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
share of people below the poverty line
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji 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 Fiji leads in literacy rate.
Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, 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 | Suva | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
View all months
| Month | Suva | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Fiji Meteorological Service
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.
Fiji passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa FreeData: 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 Fiji and Malta.
Is Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Fiji?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Fiji?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.
