Moving to Azerbaijan from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Azerbaijan, you would find that Azerbaijan is 48.3% cheaper than Malta overall. A €64,304 salary in Malta would need to be roughly AZN59,758 in Azerbaijan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Azerbaijani. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malta to Azerbaijan.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 AZN59,758

To maintain the same standard of living in Azerbaijan

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

Restaurants

pay 60.3% less

Groceries

pay 56.8% less

Transportation

pay 51.2% less

Housing

pay 67.0% less

Childcare

pay 50.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 40.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.98 AZN (June 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
AZ
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
AZ
17.2

Malta performs better than Azerbaijan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MT
$5,706
AZ
$993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
AZ
30.9

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Azerbaijan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MT
21.0
AZ
114.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
AZ
3.8t

Malta performs better than Azerbaijan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MT
43.0
AZ
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
AZ
57.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.1%
AZ
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
AZ
$21,300

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Azerbaijan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
AZ
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
AZ
23.5

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

Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Baku
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 72°/58°F (22°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 83°/71°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 57°/48°F (14°/9°C)
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Month Valletta Baku
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan than Malta?

Yes — Azerbaijan is on average about 53% cheaper than Malta. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Azerbaijan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly AZN14,940 in Azerbaijan on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Azerbaijan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Azerbaijan has 20.2 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 Azerbaijan safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Azerbaijan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Azerbaijan is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Azerbaijan compared to Malta?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Azerbaijan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Azerbaijan, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Azerbaijan scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Baku is 65°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Baku receives around 8.3 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Azerbaijan?

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

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At a Glance

MT AZ
Population 464,186 10,353,296
Currency Euro (€) Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Languages English, Maltese Azerbaijani
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +994
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112