Moving to Malta from Isle of Man

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Isle of Man to Malta? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Isle of Man to Malta.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Isle of Man.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IM
0.0
MT
0.6

Isle of Man performs better than Malta across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IM
1.1%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IM
$84,600
MT
$57,200

Isle of Man performs better than Malta across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IM
82.0 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IM
4.2
MT
4.5

Isle of Man generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.

Data: Income Tax Services, Isle of Man Government, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malta?

From major Malta cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Isle of Man and Malta are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Malta safe for expats?

Isle of Man performs better than Malta across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Isle of Man.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Isle of Man, the official languages are English and Manx.

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At a Glance

IM MT
Population 91,382 464,186
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Euro (€)
Languages English, Manx English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112