Moving to Malta from Guatemala
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Guatemala to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Guatemala to Malta, you would find that Malta is 54.9% more expensive than Guatemala overall. A GTQ571,522 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly €94,046 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.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Guatemala to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ571,522 → €94,046
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 6.4% more
Transportation
pay 72.3% more
Housing
pay 45.2% more
Childcare
pay 86.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.1% more
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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guatemala to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Guatemala 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
Guatemala 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
Guatemala 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Guatemala 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Guatemala generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in gdp per capita.
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 Guatemala across all family life metrics.
Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, 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 | Guatemala City | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa FreeData: 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 Guatemala?
No — Malta is on average about 43% more expensive than Guatemala. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €23,512 in Malta on a GTQ571,522 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Malta?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Malta has 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Guatemala?
Guatemala 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 12.8 in Guatemala. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
