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Key statistics for expats and relocators
Data as of April 2026 · Region: Europe· Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)
Overall Score
62/100
Global Rank
#28/95
Est. Monthly Cost
$2,050
Confidence: 88%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional public-domain datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).
| Category | Affordability Index | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 32/100 | Expensive |
| Rent | 71/100 | Affordable |
| Property Purchase | 71/100 | Affordable |
| Utilities | 71/100 | Affordable |
| Transport | 39/100 | Expensive |
| Overall (composite) | 56/100 | higher = more expensive |
Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $2,050 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).
| City | Est. Monthly Cost | Cost Index | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkirkara | $2,300 | 63 | 83 |
| St. Julian's | $2,400 | 66 | 82 |
| Sliema | $2,600 | 71 | 81 |
| Valletta | $2,750 | 75 | 77 |
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Top Income Tax Rate | 35% |
| VAT / GST | 18% |
| Corporate Tax | 35% |
| Effective Rate at $60K | 25% |
Special Tax Regimes
Imputation system reduces effective corporate rate to 5%.
| Gross Income (USD) | Effective Rate | Monthly Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 29% | $2,943 |
| $100,000 | 36% | $5,318 |
| $200,000 | 41% | $9,901 |
Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.
| Passport | Access Level | Max Stay (days) | Work Allowed | Nomad Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Visa-Free | 90 | No | Yes |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Visa-Free | 90 | No | Yes |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Visa-Free | 90 | No | Yes |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa-Free | 90 | No | No |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Freedom of Movement | Unlimited | Yes | No |
Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).
| Capital | Valletta |
| Population | 535,000 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages | Maltese, English |
| Region | Southern Europe |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
| English Proficiency | High |
WhereNext. "MaltaRelocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/mt. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.