Moving to United Arab Emirates from Malta
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to United Arab Emirates — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malta to United Arab Emirates, you would find that United Arab Emirates is 8.0% more expensive than Malta overall. A €65,850 salary in Malta would need to be roughly AED286,675 in United Arab Emirates to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abu Dhabi averages 93°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly warmer. What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malta to United Arab Emirates. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → AED286,675 To maintain the same standard of living in United Arab Emirates Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day Restaurants pay 51.3% less Groceries pay 19.8% less Transportation pay 7.3% more Housing pay 69.1% more Childcare pay 6.0% less Entertainment and Sports pay 54.5% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to United Arab Emirates. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Malta generally does better on safety, though United Arab Emirates leads in homicide rate. 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 Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Malta performs better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics. 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 United Arab Emirates leads in electricity per capita. 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 United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in poverty rate. 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 generally does better on family life, though United Arab Emirates leads in literacy rate. Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta and United Arab Emirates. To live, work, or study long-term in United Arab Emirates, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Arab Emirates's immigration authority. Malta passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Malta Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. No — United Arab Emirates is on average about 4% more expensive than Malta. City-level variation matters. Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly AED71,669 in United Arab Emirates on a €65,850 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees). Internet is rarely the blocker — United Arab Emirates has 40.0 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. Malta generally does better on safety, though United Arab Emirates leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta. Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 42.8 in Malta. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85). The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in. The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Valletta Abu Dhabi Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) View all months
Month Valletta Abu Dhabi Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 
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