Moving to Malta from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
MT
42.8

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MN
120.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Mongolia 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

MN
12.9
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
MT
78.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
6.1%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
MT
$57,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
71.4 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
MT
4.5

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

Data: General Department of National Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Valletta
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
View all months
Month Ulaanbaatar Valletta
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia 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.

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Mongolia 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?

Malta performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Mongolia?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN MT
Population 3,227,863 464,186
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Euro (€)
Languages Mongolian English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +976 +356
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 112