Statement:
If you lucky, it is cheaper to get a golden visa in Malta than in Portugal

In the Cheapest Golden Visas rating Malta holds position #1 2022 out of 22 and Portugal is #6 out of 22 2022.
Position of Malta is better than position of Portugal.

Referencies:

  1. Cheapest Golden Visas 2022 by Visa Guide
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Estimated Cost of Golden Visa (USD)' in ascending order.
    Malta 'Estimated Cost of Golden Visa (USD)' value is 100,000
    Portugal 'Estimated Cost of Golden Visa (USD)' value is 400,000