Moving to Malta from Indonesia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Indonesia to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Indonesia to Malta, you would find that Malta is 2.8 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,400,000,000 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly €190,000 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 6.4 times more
Groceries
pay 60.2% more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 3.9 times more
Childcare
pay 2.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.4 times 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.
What salary do you need in Malta?
What does your salary buy?
IDR1,400,000,000 → €190,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
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Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Malta cost about 102% more than cities in Indonesia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Indonesia to Malta, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Indonesia and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Malta leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Indonesia 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
Indonesia 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 Indonesia 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
Indonesia 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malta generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (2016), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Malta vs Indonesia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jakarta | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Jakarta | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG),
Meteorological Office
Can you move from Indonesia to Malta?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Indonesia?
Day-to-day costs in Malta run about 176% higher than Indonesia on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a IDR1,400,000,000 comparable salary, that's around €47,500 in Malta for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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 Indonesia and Malta.
Is Malta safe for expats?
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Malta leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Indonesia.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Indonesia?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 5.2 in Indonesia. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
