Moving to Malta from Monaco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Monaco to Malta, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Monaco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
MT
1.9

Monaco performs better than Malta across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
MT
42.8

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
MT
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MC
86.0%
MT
87.0%

Monaco generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MC
2.0%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
MT
$57,200

Monaco performs better than Malta across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MC
89.5 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
MT
4.5

Monaco generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Monaco

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malta?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malta offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malta safe for expats?

Monaco performs better than Malta across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Monaco?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 88.9 in Monaco. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in Malta?

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

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At a Glance

MC MT
Population 31,400 464,186
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +377 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112