Moving to Belgium from Malta
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Belgium — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malta to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 31.3% more expensive than Malta overall. A €65,700 salary in Malta would need to be roughly €69,467 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malta to Belgium.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → €69,467
To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 33.1% more
Groceries
pay 14.7% more
Transportation
pay 33.5% more
Housing
pay 32.3% more
Childcare
pay 56.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 32.3% more
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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Malta to Belgium, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Belgium.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs better than Belgium 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta 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 Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Belgium performs significantly better than Malta across all infrastructure metrics.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in gdp per capita.
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
Belgium generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Valletta | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Meteorological Office
Institut Royal MétéorologiqueVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.
Malta passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium than Malta?
No — Belgium is on average about 6% more expensive than Malta. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Belgium?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €17,367 in Belgium on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 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 Belgium safe for expats?
Malta performs better than Belgium across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Malta?
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
