Malta · Europe
Valletta
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,290Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,540/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Malta.
Healthcare
Public system (free at point of use for residents) centred on Mater Dei Hospital in Msida, with private hospitals such as St James and Da Vinci in the Sliema/Valletta area offering fast access.
Taxes
Residents who are not domiciled in Malta are taxed on Maltese-source income plus foreign income (including pensions) only if remitted to Malta — foreign capital gains are untaxed even if remitted — subject to a EUR 5,000 minimum tax where foreign income is at least EUR 35,000.
English
Very high — English is an official language alongside Maltese and is used in government, business, healthcare and everyday service across the islands.
Getting in — Malta
Full Malta guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
90 days within any 180-day period
Nomad Residence Permit
1 year, renewable up to 4 years
Malta Retirement Programme
Renewable
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Valletta at a glance
Valletta, Malta costs about $2,290 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 50% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,150 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 130 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Brussels at $2,280 a month to Rome at $2,325.
Costs verified on September 10, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Valletta
How much does it cost to live in Valletta?
A solo remote worker in Valletta, Malta spends an estimated $2,290 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Valletta?
Rent in Valletta is an estimated $1,150 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Valletta?
Internet in Valletta averages 130 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Valletta?
A coworking space in Valletta costs an estimated $170 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Valletta safe?
Valletta has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Valletta's nomad score?
Valletta scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.