Moving to Malta from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Malta, you would find that Malta is 2.5 times more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly €118,177 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 €118,177

To maintain the same standard of living in Malta

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

Restaurants

pay 74.2% more

Groceries

pay 22.7% more

Transportation

pay 60.0% more

Housing

pay 5.0 times more

Childcare

pay 4.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.0 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 0.0878 EUR (July 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
MT
42.8

Venezuela 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

VE
32.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Venezuela across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
MT
78.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
MT
$57,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
MT
4.5

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

Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Valletta
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Caracas Valletta
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

No — Malta is on average about 80% more expensive than Venezuela. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Malta?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €29,544 in Malta on a VEF748,088 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 Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela 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 16.6 in Venezuela. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE MT
Population 29,789,730 464,186
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 112