Moving to Malta from Hong Kong
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Hong Kong to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Malta, you would find that Malta is 8.2% cheaper than Hong Kong overall. A HK$587,771 salary in Hong Kong would need to be roughly €46,550 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Hong Kong to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
HK$587,771 → €46,550
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 81.3% more
Groceries
pay 21.6% less
Transportation
pay 10.4% less
Housing
pay 23.5% less
Childcare
pay 55.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.0% less
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 Hong Kong to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Malta across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malta performs significantly better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Hong Kong generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in unemployment rate.
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
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, 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 | Hong Kong | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Hong Kong Observatory
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Hong Kong
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 Hong Kong?
Yes — Malta is on average about 28% cheaper than Hong Kong. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €11,638 in Malta on a HK$587,771 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, 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?
Hong Kong performs better than Malta across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
