Moving to Malta from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tajikistan to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tajikistan to Malta, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tajikistan to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
MT
42.8

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
MT
3.2t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
0.1
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
MT
78.3%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
MT
$57,200

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
MT
4.5

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Valletta
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Dushanbe Valletta
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Tajikistan passport holders need a visa to enter Malta.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

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?

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 Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ MT
Population 9,119,347 464,186
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Tajik English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +992 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112