Moving to Malta from Sri Lanka
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sri Lanka to Malta? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sri Lanka to Malta, you would find that Malta is 5.0 times more expensive than Sri Lanka overall. A LKR24,752,613 salary in Sri Lanka would need to be roughly €135,110 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 87°F in Colombo, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Sri Lanka and Malta.
What does your salary buy?
LKR24,752,613 → €135,110
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.6 times more
Groceries
pay 63.3% more
Transportation
pay 3.6 times more
Housing
pay 3.7 times more
Childcare
pay 17.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 times 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Sri Lanka to Malta.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Sri Lanka.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Sri Lanka 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka 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
Malta performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Sri Lanka leads in top income tax 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 Sri Lanka across all family life metrics.
Data: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Colombo | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Colombo | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
National Meteorological Centre
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Sri Lanka
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 Sri Lanka?
On average Malta is around 110% pricier than Sri Lanka, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Budget about €33,778 for 3 months in Malta (based on a LKR24,752,613 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
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 Sri Lanka across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.4 in Sri Lanka.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Sri Lanka?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 11.9 in Sri Lanka. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Sri Lanka?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Colombo. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Colombo gets 99.4 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.
