Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Equatorial Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Portuguese and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Equatorial Guinea compared to Malta.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
GQ
11.7

Malta performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MT
$5,706
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
GQ
1.4

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea 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
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
GQ
2.6t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MT
43.0
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
GQ
0.2%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Equatorial Guinea 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%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
GQ
$16,900

Malta performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
GQ
78.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Equatorial Guinea 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

Can I work remotely from Equatorial Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Equatorial Guinea: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Equatorial Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Equatorial Guinea safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Malta?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

The official languages in Equatorial Guinea are French, Portuguese and Spanish. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT GQ
Population 464,186 1,679,172
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Maltese French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112