Moving to Malta from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Malta. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
MT
42.8

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Seychelles 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

SC
35.0
MT
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
MT
87.0%

Malta performs significantly better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
MT
$57,200

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
MT
4.5

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Valletta
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Victoria Valletta
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Malta passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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 Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Seychelles?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC MT
Population 97,017 464,186
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112