Moving to Venezuela from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 39.6% cheaper than Malta overall. A €65,577 salary in Malta would need to be roughly VEF415,897 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 VEF415,897

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 39.4% less

Groceries

pay 5.7% less

Transportation

pay 21.4% less

Housing

pay 61.1% less

Childcare

pay 70.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 47.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 11.41 VEF (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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
VE
13.2

Malta performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MT
$5,706
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MT
21.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
VE
3.4t

Malta performs better than Venezuela across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MT
43.0
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
VE
7.5%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.1%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
VE
$7,704

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
VE
17.7

Malta generally does better on family life, though Venezuela 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Caracas
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Valletta Caracas
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Venezuela 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 Venezuela than Malta?

On average Venezuela is about 44% less expensive than Malta, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF103,974 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 9.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Malta?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

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

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At a Glance

MT VE
Population 464,186 29,789,730
Currency Euro (€) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English, Maltese Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171