Moving to Malta from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
MT
42.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VC
25.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
MT
3.2t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VC
28.5
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
MT
78.3%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
MT
$57,200

Malta performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
MT
4.5

Malta performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Malta without a visa.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC MT
Population 100,969 464,186
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1784 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112