Moving to Malta from Liberia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Liberia to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Liberia to Malta. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Liberia and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
MT
42.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
MT
3.2t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
MT
78.3%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
MT
$57,200

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
MT
4.5

Malta performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Malta.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malta passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malta?

With 43.0 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 Liberia and Malta.

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Liberia?

Liberia 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 1.8 in Liberia. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR MT
Population 5,358,483 464,186
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112