Moving to Macedonia from Malta
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Macedonia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malta to Macedonia, you would find that Macedonia is 52.2% cheaper than Malta overall. A €67,000 salary in Malta would need to be roughly MKD1,970,000 in Macedonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Macedonian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 54.2% less
Groceries
pay 45.6% less
Transportation
pay 14.6% less
Housing
pay 70.3% less
Childcare
pay 42.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 46.7% 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.
What salary do you need in Macedonia?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → MKD1,970,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Macedonia
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Macedonia cost about 30% less than cities in Malta.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Macedonia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs better than Macedonia 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
Macedonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malta performs better than Macedonia across all environment metrics.
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
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Macedonia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Macedonia 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macedonia generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2020–2021), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016), Public Revenue Office (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Macedonia vs Malta
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Valletta | Skopje |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 47°/30°F (9°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 54°/35°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Skopje |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.6°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 47°/30°F (8.4°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 56°/35°F (13.6°/1.9°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 65°/42°F (18.6°/5.4°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 75°/50°F (23.9°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 86°/58°F (30.0°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 79°/53°F (26.1°/11.4°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 67°/43°F (19.5°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 42°/28°F (5.3°/-2.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Office,
HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia
Can you move from Malta to Macedonia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta and Macedonia. To live, work, or study long-term in Macedonia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Macedonia's immigration authority.
Malta passport holder visiting Macedonia
Visa Free
Macedonia 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 Macedonia than Malta?
Yes — Macedonia is on average about 52% cheaper than Malta. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Macedonia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MKD492,500 in Macedonia on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Macedonia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Macedonia has 29.9 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 Macedonia safe for expats?
Malta performs better than Macedonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macedonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
How is healthcare in Macedonia compared to Malta?
Macedonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Macedonia, compared to 45.1 in Malta. Macedonia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).
What's the weather like in Macedonia compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Skopje is 65°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Skopje receives around 19.8 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Macedonia?
The official language in Macedonia is Macedonian. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
