Moving to Virginia from Malta
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malta to Virginia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malta to Virginia, you would find that Virginia is 62.3% more expensive than Malta overall. A €65,700 salary in Malta would need to be roughly $84,791 in Virginia to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Malta and Virginia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → $84,791
To maintain the same standard of living in Virginia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 13.2% more
Groceries
pay 65.9% more
Transportation
pay 37.7% more
Housing
pay 67.2% more
Childcare
pay 3.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.0% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Malta to Virginia.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Malta
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Virginia compared to Malta.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malta performs better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Virginia performs significantly better than Malta across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Virginia generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Malta performs better than Virginia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Valletta | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 53°/32°F (12°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 47°/28°F (8.6°/-2.1°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 51°/31°F (10.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 60°/37°F (15.6°/2.8°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 70°/46°F (21.3°/7.8°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 78°/55°F (25.5°/12.8°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 90°/69°F (32.1°/20.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 81°/60°F (27.3°/15.6°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 71°/48°F (21.7°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 61°/39°F (16.3°/4.1°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 51°/31°F (10.4°/-0.3°C) |
Meteorological Office
National Weather ServiceVisitor 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 holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Malta
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Virginia than Malta?
On average Virginia is around 13% pricier than Malta, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Virginia?
Budget about $21,198 for 3 months in Virginia (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 Virginia?
From major Virginia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Malta and Virginia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Virginia compared to Malta?
Malta performs better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Virginia compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Richmond is 70°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Richmond receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Virginia?
The official language in Virginia is English. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
