Moving to Georgia from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 44.7% cheaper than Malta overall. A €64,304 salary in Malta would need to be roughly GEL109,913 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Malta and Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 GEL109,913

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 51.9% less

Groceries

pay 40.4% less

Transportation

pay 48.7% less

Housing

pay 53.5% less

Childcare

pay 62.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 40.6% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.11 GEL (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

The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
GE
12.7

Malta performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MT
$5,706
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
GE
56.1

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
GE
3.6t

Malta performs better than Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
GE
5.2%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
GE
$22,200

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia 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
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
GE
14.8

Malta generally does better on family life, though Georgia 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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Valletta Tbilisi
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Georgia without a visa.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Georgia 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 Georgia than Malta?

On average Georgia is about 45% less expensive than Malta, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

Budget about GEL27,478 for 3 months in Georgia (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 Georgia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Malta?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT GE
Population 464,186 4,935,518
Currency Euro (€) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages English, Maltese Georgian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +995
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112