Moving to Malta from Greenland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Greenland to Malta? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Greenland to Malta, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
MT
0.6

Malta performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Greenland 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

GL
31.7
MT
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
MT
87.0%

Malta performs significantly better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
MT
$57,200

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GL
74.0 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
MT
4.5

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Greenland

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malta?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malta offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL MT
Population 57,792 464,186
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Greenlandic English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +299 +356
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 112