Moving to Malta from Paraguay
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Paraguay to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Paraguay to Malta, you would find that Malta is 87.7% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG430,000,000 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly €126,000 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Paraguay to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
PYG430,000,000 → €126,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
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Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 57.4% more
Transportation
pay 29.9% more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 2.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 73.6% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Paraguay to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.
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
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malta performs significantly better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Asuncion | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Asuncion | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH),
Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.
Paraguay passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Paraguay
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 Malta than Paraguay?
No — Malta is on average about 88% more expensive than Paraguay. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €31,500 in Malta on a PYG430,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Malta?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Malta has 44.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Paraguay.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Paraguay?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 38.9 in Paraguay. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Paraguay?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
