Malta71.61
Overall rating
Open country profileMalta vs. United States: Country Comparison
Malta leads the overall rating with 71.61 points, ahead of United States with 68.90 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Paid Vacation Days and Volcano Risk.
Malta
United States68.90
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Malta scores clearly better than United States on Paid Vacation Days.
Malta scores clearly better than United States on Volcano Risk.
United States scores clearly better than Malta on Bitcoin Cash Access.
United States scores clearly better than Malta on Mountain Access.
United States scores clearly better than Malta on Rail Network Density.
United States scores clearly better than Malta on Crypto Adoption.
Malta scores clearly better than United States on Flood Risk.
Malta scores clearly better than United States on Territorial Tax System.
Categories Compared
Malta
77 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | Malta | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 74 | 64 | Malta |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 88 | 79 | Malta |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 75 | 42 | Malta |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 83 | 70 | Malta |
| Legal Protection & Property | 67 | 70 | United States |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 73 | 71 | Malta |
Malta
77 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | Malta | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 75 | 70 | Malta |
| Environmental Health | 77 | 88 | United States |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 69 | Malta |
Malta
68 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | Malta | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 68 | 58 | Malta |
| Investment & Capital Access | 71 | 75 | United States |
| Banking & Fintech | 74 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 64 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 44 | 65 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 78 | 70 | Malta |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 68 | 87 | United States |
Malta
58 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | Malta | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 53 | 44 | Malta |
| Food & Basic Goods | 34 | 18 | Malta |
| Dining & Going Out | 62 | 35 | Malta |
| Mobility Costs | 57 | 58 | United States |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 78 | 41 | Malta |
| Personal Services | 65 | 39 | Malta |
Malta
65 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Malta | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 43 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 73 | 67 | Malta |
| Electricity & Energy | 67 | 72 | United States |
| Internet & Connectivity | 82 | 91 | United States |
| Public Transport | 63 | 58 | Malta |
Malta
65 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | Malta | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 68 | 45 | Malta |
| Climate & Weather | 87 | 70 | Malta |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 51 | 65 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 70 | 81 | United States |
| Arts & Entertainment | 62 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 56 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 62 | 53 | Malta |
| Pet-Friendly | 63 | 59 | Malta |
Malta
83 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | Malta | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 84 | 73 | Malta |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 82 | 77 | Malta |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 78 | Malta |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 85 | 82 | Malta |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 84 | 80 | Malta |
| Language & Integration | 79 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 82 | 77 | Malta |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 86 | 76 | Malta |
Malta
78 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | Malta | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 85 | 87 | United States |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 85 | 89 | United States |
| Attractions & Activities | 74 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 80 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 64 | 45 | Malta |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 82 | 85 | United States |
Malta
74 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Malta | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 81 | 79 | Malta |
| Education & Knowledge | 73 | 79 | United States |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 66 | 57 | Malta |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 75 | 75 | Tie |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 88 | 86 | Malta |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 76 | 73 | Malta |
| Religion & Worldviews | 66 | 74 | United States |
| Demography | 53 | 63 | United States |