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Valletta, Malta
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English-official EU island; Malta nomad-visa route. Thin sample (23 contributors)
Climate
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Internet speeds
Measured medians from 27,914 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 273 Mbps | 48.5 Mbps | 7 ms | 24,423 |
| Mobile | 143 Mbps | 31.3 Mbps | 26 ms | 3,491 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,012 | EUR 873 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $2,391 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,707 | EUR 3,197 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $2,201 | EUR 1,899 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,380 | EUR 1,190 |
| 1BR outside center | $1,067 | EUR 920 |
| 3BR city center | $3,145 | EUR 2,713 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,802 | EUR 1,554 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $510 | EUR 440 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $384 | EUR 331 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $23.19 | EUR 20.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $92.75 | EUR 80.00 |
| Fast food combo | $13.91 | EUR 12.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $7.23 | EUR 6.24 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.98 | EUR 2.57 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $161 | EUR 139 |
| Phone plan / mo | $32 | EUR 27.91 |
| Internet / mo | $32 | EUR 27.83 |
| Gym membership / mo | $61 | EUR 52.75 |
| Cinema ticket | $15.25 | EUR 13.15 |
| Preschool / mo | $288 | EUR 248 |
| International school / yr | $12,753 | EUR 11,000 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $28,985 | EUR 25,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Malta
Country-level research that applies to living in Valletta — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen |
| Digital nomad visa | Nomad Residence Permit — income requirement €2,700/mo (~€32,400/yr) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Nomad permit years don't count toward PR |
| Tax if you become resident | Remittance (non-dom) system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Malta profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo