Moving to Malta from New York
What to Expect
Considering a move from New York to Malta? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New York to Malta, you would find that Malta is 20.2% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly €57,517 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 58°F in Albany, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New York and Malta.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €57,517
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 7.1% less
Groceries
pay 29.3% less
Transportation
pay 9.0% more
Housing
pay 41.5% less
Childcare
pay 67.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 32.5% less
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 New York to Malta.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to New York.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malta performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York performs 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
New York 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 significantly better than New York across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Albany | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Albany | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
National Weather Service
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Malta than New York?
On average Malta is about 12% less expensive than New York, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Budget about €14,379 for 3 months in Malta (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Malta?
From major Malta cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and Malta are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to New York?
Malta performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Malta compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In New York, the official language is English.
