Moving to Czech Republic from Malta

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Malta to Czech Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Malta to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 9.1% cheaper than Malta overall. A €65,700 salary in Malta would need to be roughly CZK1,329,027 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Malta and Czech Republic.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 CZK1,329,027

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 26.1% less

Groceries

pay 13.4% less

Transportation

pay 8.1% less

Housing

pay 14.8% more

Childcare

pay 12.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 24.26 CZK (July 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Malta to Czech Republic.

Moved in 2023
1 ↓ 90% vs 2022

people moved from Malta to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
CZ
5.2

Malta performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MT
$5,706
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
CZ
42.5

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
CZ
7.1t

Malta performs better than Czech Republic 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
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
CZ
20.5%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Czech Republic 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%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
CZ
2.4

Malta generally does better on family life, though Czech Republic leads in infant mortality.

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

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Prague
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Valletta Prague
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Czech Republic without a visa.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Malta without a visa.

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 Czech Republic than Malta?

On average Czech Republic is about 17% less expensive than Malta, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?

Budget about CZK332,257 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Czech Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Malta?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Malta?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT CZ
Population 464,186 10,705,384
Currency Euro (€) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages English, Maltese Czech, Slovak
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112