Moving to Malta from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Malta, you would find that Malta is 2.8 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,674,912 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €128,698 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.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Uzbekistan to Malta.

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,674,912 €128,698

To maintain the same standard of living in Malta

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.2 times more

Groceries

pay 2.5 times more

Transportation

pay 3.7 times more

Housing

pay 3.6 times more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 UZS = 0.0001 EUR(June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Uzbekistan to Malta, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
56 ↑ 107% vs 2015

people born in Uzbekistan live in Malta · UN DESA

Who's moving to Malta?

Top countries of origin for Malta's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
MT
0.6
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
MT
42.8

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
MT
43.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
MT
78.3%

Malta performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
MT
$57,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
MT
4.5

Malta generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

TashkentRain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70°/47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentValletta
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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MonthTashkentValletta
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Data: 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 Uzbekistan?

No — Malta is on average about 95% more expensive than Uzbekistan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Malta?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €32,174 in Malta on a UZS901,674,912 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

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 Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Uzbekistan?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ MT
Population31,104,937464,186
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)Euro (€)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekEnglish, Maltese
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+998+356
Time zones11
Emergency number112112