Moving to Malta from Tanzania
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Tanzania to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Tanzania to Malta. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tanzania to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Tanzania 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
Tanzania 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
Tanzania 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania 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
Tanzania 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
Malta performs significantly better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.
Data: Tanzania Revenue Authority, 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 | Dodoma | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Dodoma | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Tanzania Meteorological Agency
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.
Tanzania passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta passport holder visiting Tanzania
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 Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Tanzania?
Tanzania 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 1.3 in Tanzania. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Tanzania?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.
