Moving to Tennessee from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Tennessee, you would find that Tennessee is 35.4% more expensive than Malta overall. A €65,700 salary in Malta would need to be roughly $74,897 in Tennessee 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?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 $74,897

To maintain the same standard of living in Tennessee

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 9.2% more

Groceries

pay 37.8% more

Transportation

pay 3.3% less

Housing

pay 65.3% more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 26.8% 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Malta to Tennessee.

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

The numbers behind daily life in Tennessee compared to Malta.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

MT
28.9%
TN
37.9%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

MT
87.0%
TN
87.6%

Tennessee 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%
TN
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
TN
$60,177

Tennessee generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
TN
73.8 yrs

Malta performs better than Tennessee 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

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Nashville
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 53°/33°F (12°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 87°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 60°/40°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Valletta Nashville
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°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 Tennessee than Malta?

Tennessee and Malta are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.

How much money do I need to move to Tennessee?

Budget about $18,724 for 3 months in Tennessee (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Tennessee?

From major Tennessee cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Malta and Tennessee are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Malta?

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

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

The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tennessee?

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

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At a Glance

MT
Population 464,186 6,346,105
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