Moving to Oklahoma from Malta

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Oklahoma — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Malta to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 37.0% more expensive than Malta overall. A €65,700 salary in Malta would need to be roughly $67,382 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malta to Oklahoma.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 $67,382

To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.5% less

Groceries

pay 27.2% more

Transportation

pay 16.1% more

Housing

pay 49.2% more

Childcare

pay 2.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 22.5% more

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.14 USD (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?

How many people actually move from Malta to Oklahoma, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
40 ↑ 90% vs 2022

people moved from Malta to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Oklahoma.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

MT
28.9%
OK
40.3%

Malta performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

MT
87.0%
OK
87.4%

Oklahoma performs significantly better than Malta across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.1%
OK
3.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
OK
$51,007

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Oklahoma leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
OK
74.1 yrs

Malta performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Oklahoma City
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 55°/33°F (13°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 80°/58°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 90°/69°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 60°/39°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Valletta Oklahoma City
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Malta passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
United States 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 Oklahoma than Malta?

Yes — Oklahoma is on average about 10% cheaper than Malta. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $16,846 in Oklahoma on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Oklahoma?

Usually fine from major cities in Oklahoma. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Malta?

Malta performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Oklahoma?

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

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At a Glance

MT
Population 464,186 3,751,351
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Maltese English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911