@kateblank
Irish expat in Malta
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Lives in Bugibba
Registration: 18 September 2015
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Cost of living in Malta - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Malta, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
worth noting the buses are very cheap public transport once you get your card - get anywhere on the island very cheap and worthwhile. Big savingTrue, and I don't keep a car - I have used buses, taxis, and walking since I moved here, and when I ... Read More
Tap water quality in Malta? by illerill
Drinking from plastic bottles is a terrible idea as several studies show that we're actually consuming particles of plastic when doing so, which affects our health very negatively. The ground water in Malta is contaminated by high levels of ...
If drink water from plastic bottles was that bad, there would be a global ban on them surely?:D ;) :lol: :cheers: :cool: Funniest post of the week! Read More
Tap water quality in Malta? by illerill
Drinking from plastic bottles is a terrible idea as several studies show that we're actually consuming particles of plastic when doing so, which affects our health very negatively. The ground water in Malta is contaminated by high levels of ...
We drink the tap water, after running it through a Brita filter, and it's fine. It still tastes a little limestone-ish, but we have had no health issues. We do have a closed water tank on the roof, though. I have seen some of the open water ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
Yes, €14,000 is very unrealistic. There was a time a person could live on that salary in Malta, but now there is no way, unless you live with your family and don't pay rent. Do not accept a job for less than €24,000 gross annual ... Read More
Traffic in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Malta, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I have started turning down clients who have set up their offices without consideration for the commute. If it takes me more than 45 minutes to get there by bus, I won't accept the contract. Read More
Anyone have experience living in Torremolinos?
It's not my first choice and would be a compromise with my partner, and I'm not really sold on the idea of living in another small tourist town way on the edge of Europe. Are there upsides? Thank you! Read More
How are you coping in the heat? by GozoMo
How are you coping in this heat? I am sitting in a lovely air conditioned room I don't know how we would manage without it.
I don't use a/c at home, and work part time at an office and part time from home, so I got used to the heat pretty quickly. Everyone I know who uses a/c at home is miserable anytime they have to be outside, so I try to acclimate rather than hide ... Read More
Bewildering descriptions, terrible photographs, awful Search criteria by JewelZA
Greetings all. I am in Cape Town South Africa, mentally packing for Malta. I've spent hours scouring accomm. agency sites and have a headache! Many of the housing terms are unfamiliar to me. So please help me for I come from a simple ...
Will you be working from home? Or is there a job you have to get to? Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
When I was working a full time accounting job in gaming, I made €30k. Now I'm freelance and temp, and I bill between €8 and €24 per hour, depending on the type of work and client. I live comfortably and save a little, but I ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Malta? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Everything I needed was on howtomalta.com. I followed the advice there and my move went very smoothly. Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into more ...
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Is Sliema the right choice? by Bristolian
Hi! My girlfriend and I (early 30s) are moving to Malta in July. I know...I know...the worst possible time to go... We spent a couple of weeks there last year, living in an Airbnb in Gzira. Loved it (Gzira - not so much, but Malta). We're ...
Good point about pollution. Most of the year there is heavy smog over the middle of the island, from Sliema in through B'kara, Mosta, Zebbug, easily visible from the north and south. If you live in the central areas, you'll be breathing it ... Read More
Is Sliema the right choice? by Bristolian
Hi! My girlfriend and I (early 30s) are moving to Malta in July. I know...I know...the worst possible time to go... We spent a couple of weeks there last year, living in an Airbnb in Gzira. Loved it (Gzira - not so much, but Malta). We're ...
Quick note - I just looked at noagentsplease.com.mt, to see what the direct owner listings look like lately, and I think the days of Malta being the cheap place to live are coming to an end. Noagentsplease is not a huge site, but there are only two ... Read More
Dress code receptionist by Dracena
Hi, I'm coming to Malta in a week and I'm going to search a job as a receptionist. I would like to know how to dress for a job interview (small hotel, for example)? Do I have to be very business or half business. And if I get a job (I will ...
For hotel receptionists, your appearance is very important, so dress very business for interviews so they know you care about your appearance and you put effort into looking professional. As for uniforms, it depends on the hotel, but as hotel ... Read More
Is Sliema the right choice? by Bristolian
Hi! My girlfriend and I (early 30s) are moving to Malta in July. I know...I know...the worst possible time to go... We spent a couple of weeks there last year, living in an Airbnb in Gzira. Loved it (Gzira - not so much, but Malta). We're ...
Where are you getting your rent numbers? Everyone I know has agreed that their experience was that they could not get numbers, or even real listings, from estate agents until they were here in person, and then numbers varied wildly depending on how ... Read More