Moving to Malta from Suriname
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Suriname to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Suriname to Malta, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Suriname to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Suriname 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 Suriname 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
Malta performs significantly better than Suriname across all environment metrics.
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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname 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
Malta performs significantly better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.
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 generally does better on family life, though Suriname 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Paramaribo | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Paramaribo | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Meteorological Service
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Malta?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Malta has 43.0 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 Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Suriname?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
