Moving to Puerto Rico from Malta
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Puerto Rico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malta to Puerto Rico, you would find that Puerto Rico is 6.5% more expensive than Malta overall. A €65,577 salary in Malta would need to be roughly $69,207 in Puerto Rico to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malta to Puerto Rico.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → $69,207
To maintain the same standard of living in Puerto Rico
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 20.2% less
Groceries
pay 42.5% more
Transportation
pay 12.1% less
Housing
pay 53.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2% more
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malta performs better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Puerto Rico 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
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malta performs better than Puerto Rico across all family life metrics.
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 Puerto Rico. To live, work, or study long-term in Puerto Rico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Puerto Rico's immigration authority.
Malta passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Puerto Rico than Malta?
Yes — Puerto Rico is on average about 8% cheaper than Malta. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Puerto Rico?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $17,302 in Puerto Rico on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 21.0 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 Puerto Rico safe for expats?
Malta performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?
The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
