Moving to Uzbekistan from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 54.5% cheaper than Malta overall. A €65,850 salary in Malta would need to be roughly UZS461,356,997 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 UZS461,356,997

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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

Restaurants

pay 66.9% less

Groceries

pay 47.8% less

Transportation

pay 51.6% less

Housing

pay 70.8% less

Childcare

pay 52.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 49.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 EUR = 13692.83 UZS(June 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
UZ
9.3

Malta performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MT
$5,706
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
UZ
28.0

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MT
21.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
UZ
4.1t

Malta performs better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MT
43.0
UZ
26.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
UZ
121.8%

Malta performs better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.1%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
UZ
$8,800

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
UZ
19.0

Malta generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

VallettaRain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72°/59°F

Avg. annual high / low

TashkentRain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70°/47°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsVallettaTashkent
Jan–Mar60°/49°F (16°/10°C)49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun74°/59°F (23°/15°C)81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep85°/70°F (30°/21°C)91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec69°/57°F (20°/14°C)58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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MonthVallettaTashkent
Jan59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Uzbekistan without a visa.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa to enter Malta.

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 Uzbekistan than Malta?

Yes — Uzbekistan is on average about 49% cheaper than Malta. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly UZS115,339,249 in Uzbekistan on a €65,850 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uzbekistan has 26.0 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 Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Malta?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT UZ
Population464,18631,104,937
CurrencyEuro (€)Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
LanguagesEnglish, MalteseRussian, Uzbek
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+356+998
Time zones11
Emergency number112112