Moving to Malta from Macau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macau to Malta, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Malta across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Malta across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau 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
Macau performs better than Malta across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Macau generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in infant mortality.
Data: Secretariat for Economy and 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 | Macao | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Macau
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Macau performs better than Malta across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
