Moving to Malta from Georgia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Georgia to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Georgia to Malta, you would find that Malta is 2.1 times more expensive than Georgia overall. A GEL199,875 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly €116,936 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.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Georgia to Malta.

What does your salary buy?

GEL199,875 €116,936

To maintain the same standard of living in Malta

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.4 times more

Groceries

pay 98.5% more

Transportation

pay 2.3 times more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 2.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 84.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 GEL = 0.3217 EUR (June 2026)

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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Georgia to Malta, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
116 ↑ 111% vs 2015

people born in Georgia live in Malta · UN DESA

Who's moving to Malta?

Top countries of origin for Malta's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Georgia and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
MT
42.8

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
MT
78.3%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Georgia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
MT
$57,200

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
MT
4.5

Malta generally does better on family life, though Georgia leads in literacy rate.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Valletta
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Tbilisi Valletta
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Georgia passport holders can enter Malta without a visa.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Georgia without a visa.

Data: 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 Georgia?

Day-to-day costs in Malta run about 82% higher than Georgia 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 GEL199,875 comparable salary, that's around €29,234 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 Georgia and Malta.

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in health coverage index. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

What's the weather like in Malta compared to Georgia?

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE MT
Population 4,935,518 464,186
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Euro (€)
Languages Georgian English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112