Moving to Albania from Malta
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Malta to Albania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Malta to Albania, you would find that Albania is 28.1% cheaper than Malta overall. A €64,304 salary in Malta would need to be roughly ALL4,352,562 in Albania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Malta to Albania.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → ALL4,352,562
To maintain the same standard of living in Albania
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 36.5% less
Groceries
pay 18.7% less
Transportation
pay 7.9% more
Housing
pay 48.3% less
Childcare
pay 61.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.0% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Malta and Albania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs better than Albania 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 generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malta generally does better on environment, though Albania 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
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Albania 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
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in top income tax rate.
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 generally does better on family life, though Albania leads in literacy rate.
Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.
Malta passport holder visiting Albania
Visa Free
Albania passport holder visiting Malta
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 Albania than Malta?
Generally yes: Albania runs about 29% cheaper than Malta on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Albania?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,304 comparable salary, that's around ALL1,088,140 in Albania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Albania?
With 20.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Albania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Malta and Albania.
Is Albania safe for expats?
Malta performs better than Albania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
How is healthcare in Albania compared to Malta?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).
What language do they speak in Albania?
The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
