Moving to Malta from Uganda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Uganda to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Uganda to Malta. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 82°F in Kampala, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Uganda and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UG
$139
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
MT
42.8

Uganda 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

UG
60.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
MT
3.2t

Uganda 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
MT
78.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
MT
$57,200

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
MT
4.5

Malta performs significantly better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, Uganda Revenue Authority, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Valletta
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Kampala Valletta
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Uganda 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?

With 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Malta can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Uganda and Malta.

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Uganda?

Uganda 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 1.7 in Uganda. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG MT
Population 46,205,893 464,186
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Euro (€)
Languages English, Swahili English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +256 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112