Moving to Colombia from Malta
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malta to Colombia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malta to Colombia, you would find that Colombia is 40.8% cheaper than Malta overall. A €64,304 salary in Malta would need to be roughly COP132,410,732 in Colombia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bogota averages 61°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Malta and Colombia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → COP132,410,732
To maintain the same standard of living in Colombia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 58.2% less
Groceries
pay 36.3% less
Transportation
pay 19.2% less
Housing
pay 46.8% less
Childcare
pay 46.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 59.2% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Colombia compared to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs better than Colombia 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 Colombia 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 Colombia 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 Colombia 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 Colombia 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 Colombia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Valletta | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Office,
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta and Colombia. To live, work, or study long-term in Colombia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Colombia's immigration authority.
Malta passport holder visiting Colombia
Visa Free
Colombia 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 Colombia than Malta?
On average Colombia is about 51% less expensive than Malta, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Colombia?
Budget about COP33,102,683 for 3 months in Colombia (based on a €64,304 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Colombia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Colombia: 17.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Colombia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Colombia safe for expats?
Malta performs better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
How is healthcare in Colombia compared to Malta?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 24.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Colombia, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Colombia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).
What's the weather like in Colombia compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Bogota is 61°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Bogota receives around 31.5 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Colombia?
The official language in Colombia is Spanish. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
