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Julian Goffin

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English expat in Malta

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English

Lives in birzebbuga

Registration: 06 February 2011

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Julian Goffin
scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
Jamaich

Malta salary/living costs by Jamaich

Hello, I'm looking to move to Malta next year. I currently work in the financial services in the UK and am in my late 20s. I have been told I would be able to get a salary of €35-40k in the Maltese financial services. Please could anyone ...

Julian Goffin

Depends on what you do in the financial industry, the standard banking services do not pay that sort of money and you need to be in a higher up position to get near that feel free to pm me as it's the industry I am in Read More

Julian Goffin
scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
illerill

Romantic restaurant in Valetta? by illerill

Hi guys, I'm taking the sweetest girl ever out to eat in a weeks time and am looking for a romantic restaurant. I was first thinking of City lounge as I've been there before and was very happy with the food and decor. But if you have any ...

Julian Goffin

Try Zero Sei a little Roman restaurant by the Manuel Theatre. Food is amazing and they make the best tiramisu in the world. Family run place and one of my favourite restaurants on the island Read More

Julian Goffin
scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
claire&milos

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???

Julian Goffin

Aurobindo are going to be looking very soon Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
Oak

Private health insurance needed to become a resident - my experience by Oak

People have told me that even though I’m an EU citizen I need a private health insurance in order to become an Ordinary Resident of Malta. I’ve been googling away without finding recommendations or prices, so I clicked on the ad/sponsor link ...

Julian Goffin

Will your company not be supplying medical cover ? I had my old id card without any cover although I have a job and was paying social security here and eu citizen. Check with you company first Read More

Julian Goffin
scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
F0xgl0ve

NTV Users by F0xgl0ve

Any of you NTV users out there in Malta (or Cyprus) having trouble with NTV? Ours has been crashing or freezing much more in the last week or two and this morning will not load at all on either Mag Box or Laptop, even their home page struggled to ...

Julian Goffin

was an issue but now all good Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
amej

Cashibg uk check in malta by amej

Hi all, I was wondering if someone knows If I could cash a UK check in Malta.It is a tax refubd and the check is from HMRC . Anyone knows? Thanks

Julian Goffin

Western Union Business Solutions in Sliema, Il Piazzetta offer this service and i believe that this is instant, you will need to bring ID and Proof of address. Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
amy0212

MOVING IN NOVEMBER by amy0212

Re: Cost of living in Malta – 2015 Hello everyone! Ive joined this blog just today. Really thankful that there's such a blog and such nice people ready to help eachother. We will be moving to Malta in November. There are 2 of us me and my ...

Julian Goffin

you do not need a Maltese Passport for talinja card. Even tourists can order one Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
MikeBarr

HSBC Debit Card by MikeBarr

Hi I recently opened a HSBC Premier account in Malta, I don't live in Malta at the moment. I have just recieved a debit card which appears to be a Visa Electron. Are these cards any use, are the accepted throughout Europe and the USA? In the UK ...

Julian Goffin

Nothing wrong with my Amex centurion either ;) Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
MikeBarr

HSBC Debit Card by MikeBarr

Hi I recently opened a HSBC Premier account in Malta, I don't live in Malta at the moment. I have just recieved a debit card which appears to be a Visa Electron. Are these cards any use, are the accepted throughout Europe and the USA? In the UK ...

Julian Goffin

I have used my visa debit with then around the world with no issues Read More

Julian Goffin
scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
F0xgl0ve

Kodi/XBMC users by F0xgl0ve

Any one who uses Kodi / XBMC for there TV and Films, be aware that the latest update for the Genesis add-on to Version 5 will remove your ability to download anything. If you really want to be able to carry on downloading from Genesis you will have ...

Julian Goffin

Your quick toon was just about to say that lol, and if he is having issues in Germany then run it behind a Vpn Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
rtintle

Pint prices in Pubs by rtintle

I just drank 4 pints of Cisk at the Beachhaven in St Pauls Bay. €16.00!!! Is that record for Malta, or have you paid more? Most Pubs charge €2.20 to 2.90

Julian Goffin

draft is usually more expensive here Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
rtintle

Pint prices in Pubs by rtintle

I just drank 4 pints of Cisk at the Beachhaven in St Pauls Bay. €16.00!!! Is that record for Malta, or have you paid more? Most Pubs charge €2.20 to 2.90

Julian Goffin

Windmill in Birzebbuga Skol bottle - 1.40 Cisk bottle - 2.00 Skol can - 1.30 Cisk can - 1.80 Shorts - 1.50 (all incl JD) Wine - 1.50 large glass Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
Alphatango1954

Can anyone tell me if this article still applies? by Alphatango1954

I found this article about Malta when surfing and researching about moving there.....I have one contact there....an estate agent and asked him if this was still true and suddenly the emails have died...... I know it is difficult when you have upped ...

Julian Goffin

Depends how long you have owned the car. The electric and water rates do seem to be changing and it's getting easier to change across to the tariff that home owners and Maltese enjoy on their first property, their second property is the one ... Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
jakanfinne

Red light - police ticket by jakanfinne

I was littlebit sleepy this morning and drove through a red light (it was just changed to red). My mistake and i admit it was wrong.. There was a police with his bicycle who stopped me and i got a fine (contravention). Now when i ahve googled a ...

Julian Goffin

If it's a contravention you can go online and type in the number and this will give you the fine amount although it will take some time to get the paperwork through. It gives some here but doesn't state red light. ... Read More

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scubaboy replied to a thread
9 years ago
RASTAVIPER

Request for credit/debit card for online shopping by RASTAVIPER

I make most of my tickets booking or gadgets shopping through internet and I am searching for a credit or debit card that I could use with PayPal. Currently I have a bank account at HSBC , but I am not willing to apply with them for a card as their ...

Julian Goffin

Www.theuniversecard.com is for anyone living in malta not necessarily maltese residents Read More