Moving to Malta from Guam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guam to Malta. 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 Guam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.3
MT
0.6

Malta performs significantly better than Guam across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GU
0.0t
MT
3.2t

Guam performs better than Malta across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GU
1.8
MT
44.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
MT
93.9%

Malta performs significantly better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GU
5.6%
MT
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$41,833
MT
$47,907

Malta performs significantly better than Guam across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GU
77.4 yrs
MT
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
MT
4.7

Malta performs significantly better than Guam across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), The World Factbook (2001–2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from Guam to Malta?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guam 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 Guam

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Malta passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Guam.

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: 44.5 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 Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GU MT
Population 168,999 579,704
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1671 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112