Moving to Malta from Taiwan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Taiwan to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Taiwan to Malta, you would find that Malta is 55.5% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €104,000 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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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Taiwan to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → €104,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
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Restaurants
pay 3.1 times more
Groceries
pay 14.9% less
Transportation
pay 22.2% more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 39.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.9% 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.
Cost of living by city
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 24% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Taiwan and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Malta performs significantly better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa FreeData: 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 Taiwan?
Day-to-day costs in Malta run about 56% higher than Taiwan on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a NT$2,400,000 comparable salary, that's around €26,000 in Malta for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Malta?
Working remotely from Malta's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Malta.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
