Essentials to live in Malta

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Christine ViP

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ChristineViP12 February 2016 08:09:46

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Hi,

As an expat living in Malta, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along?

What are the items you can easily find in Malta? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive?

Share with us what you would recommend to bring in ones suitcase or container when moving to Malta.

Thank you in advance,

Christine

cailineire Member

Member since 29 October 2013

cailineireMember12 February 2016 09:15:52

My family and friends visiting me usually ask me if they can bring me something from the UK that I don't have here in Malta or miss from UK . To be honest we have everything here in Malta and reasonably priced .

mantonas Serial expat

Member since 21 August 2012

mantonasSerial expat14 February 2016 23:06:39

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When we came to Malta, we only brought our suitcases, nothing in special. It's true that you can find pretty everything here but I reckon that some electronic devices/items and small house appliances are bit pricey compared with the UK for example.

bernie_iris_fabian_david Serial expat

Member since 21 July 2015

bernie_iris_fabian_davidSerial expat14 February 2016 23:22:51

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Bring an electric blanket for the winter! (Or buy one once you are in Malta...) With no central heating and high humidity, the houses can feel cold in the winter months...

As has already been said, electronic devices and home appliances may be more expensive than elsewhere, we'll bring LED light bulbs from IKEA next time (they're far cheaper at IKEA than in other shops, but also cheaper than in other shops in mainland Europe...).

Baby products and sunscreen/toiletries are cheaper in Austria and Germany than in Malta.

But in the end, you can get anything here...

F0xgl0ve Malta Expert

Member since 11 November 2013

F0xgl0veMalta Expert15 February 2016 05:43:34

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Don't know about white goods but we have found electrical items just as cheaply here in Gozo as in the UK,
40 " TV here €300, Steam Generator Iron €120, Halogen Oven €55, Electric Blanket €20. etc.etc.
I don't think that's bad and as I can buy a pint and a coke here for €3.00 to €3.50, I think that more than compensates. (Paid £6.80 last week in UK and £8.25 at Gatwick, they said we could pay in € at 1.55 to the pound = €12.78, A guy next to us at Gatwick was charged £10.00 for a large G&T = €15.50! )

Ray

Bagpuss123 New member

Member since 11 May 2014

Bagpuss123New member15 February 2016 14:58:00

Everything in the world is available in Malta, if you don't mind paying more for it. But coming from abroad definitely bring sunscreen, mosquito sprays, and all toiletries - all 25%+ in Malta. (Eg. John Frieda shampoo DE €4.60 MLA €7.20, Nivea sunscreen DE €7.25 MLA 11.40). And bring electric adapters. Don't bother with hair-straighteners; the humidity will win! Or lipsticks in summer - they melt. Beach towels are cheap if you can find them (recommend JB Stores for nice big ones).

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