Moving to Malta from South Korea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from South Korea to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from South Korea to Malta, you would find that Malta is 18.6% more expensive than South Korea overall. A ₩100,000,000 salary in South Korea would need to be roughly €79,100 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.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 36.8% less
Transportation
pay 8.4% more
Housing
pay 76.1% more
Childcare
pay 43.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.4% 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.
What salary do you need in Malta?
What does your salary buy?
₩100,000,000 → €79,100
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
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Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Malta cost about 19% more than cities in South Korea.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from South Korea to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
South Korea generally does better on safety, though Malta leads in road traffic deaths.
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
South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
South Korea generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
South Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in gdp per capita.
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
South Korea performs better than Malta across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2016–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Tax Service, South Korea (2016), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Malta vs South Korea
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Seoul | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Seoul | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Korea Meteorological Administration,
Meteorological Office
Can you move from South Korea to Malta?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea 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.
South Korea passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting South Korea
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 South Korea?
No — Malta is on average about 19% more expensive than South Korea. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €19,775 in Malta on a ₩100,000,000 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?
South Korea generally does better on safety, though Malta leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in South Korea.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to South Korea?
South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 26.1 in South Korea. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to South Korea?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.
