Moving to Malta from Washington
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Washington to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Washington to Malta, you would find that Malta is 19.5% cheaper than Washington. A $75,000 salary in Washington would need to be roughly €59,468 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Valletta averages 72°F vs 60°F in Olympia, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Washington to Malta.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €59,468
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
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Restaurants
pay 11.2% less
Groceries
pay 24.6% less
Transportation
pay 6.1% more
Housing
pay 41.2% less
Childcare
pay 66.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.6% less
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?
Real numbers on people moving from Washington to Malta, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Washington and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malta performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington performs better than Malta across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Malta performs significantly better than Washington across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Olympia | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Olympia | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
National Weather Service
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Malta
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Malta passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Washington?
Generally yes: Malta runs about 9% cheaper than Washington on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €14,867 in Malta for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Malta?
Working remotely from Malta's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Washington and Malta.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Washington?
Malta performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Washington?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Washington, the official language is English.
