Moving to Malta from Ireland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Ireland to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Ireland to Malta, you would find that Malta is 14.5% cheaper than Ireland overall. A €64,304 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly €53,367 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Ireland to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €53,367
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 5.3% less
Groceries
pay 6.0% less
Transportation
pay 25.7% less
Housing
pay 34.8% less
Childcare
pay 7.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.8% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Ireland to Malta, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ireland to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Ireland 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malta performs significantly better than Ireland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ireland generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Ireland 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
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland 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
Malta generally does better on family life, though Ireland leads in infant mortality.
Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, 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 | Dublin | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.
Ireland passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Ireland
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 Ireland?
Yes — Malta is on average about 17% cheaper than Ireland. 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 €13,342 in Malta on a €64,304 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?
Malta performs significantly better than Ireland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Ireland?
Malta performs significantly better than Ireland across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
