Moving to Malta from Laos
What to Expect
Considering a move from Laos to Malta? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Laos to Malta, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Laos.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Laos 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Laos 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
Malta performs significantly better than Laos across all environment metrics.
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 Laos 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
Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malta performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Vientiane | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.
Laos passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Laos
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Malta?
Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malta offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Laos?
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
