Moving to Armenia from Malta

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Armenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Malta to Armenia, you would find that Armenia is 37.5% cheaper than Malta overall. A €67,000 salary in Malta would need to be roughly AMD16,900,000 in Armenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Armenian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Is Armenia cheaper than Malta?

Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 34.0% less

Groceries

pay 45.7% less

Transportation

pay 12.8% less

Housing

pay 49.1% less

Childcare

pay 4.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 36.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 404.22 AMD (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Armenia?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → AMD16,900,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Armenia

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Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Armenia cost about 17% less than cities in Malta.

Malta

Gzira 59%
Mosta 57%
Msida 57%
San Gwann 52%
Gozo 52%

Armenia

Gyumri 42%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
AM
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
AM
13.6

Malta performs better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MT
$5,706
AM
$2,033
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
45.1
AM
33.6

Armenia 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

MT
21.0
AM
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
AM
2.5t

Malta generally does better on environment, though Armenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MT
44.5
AM
20.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
72.6%
AM
62.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
2.9%
AM
12.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$47,907
AM
$9,474

Malta performs better than Armenia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MT
83.0 yrs
AM
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.7
AM
8.5

Malta generally does better on family life, though Armenia leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016), Tax Service of Republic of Armenia (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Armenia vs Malta

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Yerevan
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 88°/60°F (31°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 54°/35°F (12°/1°C)
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Month Valletta Yerevan
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Can you move from Malta to Armenia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta and Armenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Armenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Armenia's immigration authority.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Armenia without a visa.
Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Malta

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Armenia than Malta?

Yes — Armenia is on average about 38% cheaper than Malta. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Armenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly AMD4,225,000 in Armenia on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Armenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Armenia has 20.3 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 Armenia safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Armenia is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Armenia compared to Malta?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Armenia, compared to 45.1 in Malta. Armenia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

What's the weather like in Armenia compared to Malta?

The average high temperature in Yerevan is 65°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Yerevan receives around 10.9 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Armenia?

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

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At a Glance

MT AM
Population 579,704 3,086,700
Currency Euro (€) Armenian Dram (AMD)
Languages English, Maltese Armenian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +374
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —