Moving to Malta from Gambia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gambia to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Gambia to Malta. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Gambia and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Gambia 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
Gambia 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
Gambia 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
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Malta performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Gambia across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Banjul | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Department of Water Resources
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Gambia
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 Gambia and Malta.
Is Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Gambia?
Gambia 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 1.0 in Gambia. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Gambia, the official language is English.
