Moving to Malta from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Malta. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
19.1
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
13.9
MT
45.1

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
12.9
MT
44.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
MT
72.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.0%
MT
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$32,414
MT
$47,907

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GY
70.3 yrs
MT
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
23.2
MT
4.7

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Valletta
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Georgetown Valletta
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter Malta.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
Malta passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.

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?

With 44.5 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 Guyana and Malta.

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.1 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Guyana?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 13.9 in Guyana. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

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

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At a Glance

GY MT
Population 835,986 579,704
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112