Top expat cities

Malta

Valletta

#3 Top 5 cities

Valletta is a prestigious and historic address with excellent access, but it can feel small and expensive for ordinary long-term living.

Country overview

Population

6 794

Year-round temperatures

Day: 15°C až 32°C

Night: 10°C až 24°C

Climate

Year-round mild to hot seaside Mediterranean climate.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

8/10

Valletta is generally safe and well policed, though petty theft, crowded events, steep streets, and traffic around transport hubs still warrant routine care.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Heatwaves, intense rain, flash flooding, strong winds, and coastal storms are the main hazards; earthquake risk is low but not absent.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Creatives
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +International environment
  • +Strong civic amenities
  • +Good transport links
  • +Cafe culture

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Higher prices
  • −Smaller expat scene