Is Malta really that bad ???

[@kathy4180]

I’m in Malta right now - compared to the Greek islands and Madeira, it’s just not a holiday destination. Everything is either average or disappointing apart from Valletta and Mdina. We are struggling even to find decent restaurants.

[@katherinecumbo5906]

That's all bullshit what you are saying you could not find a decent restaurants, Malta can do very well without you. Good ridden

[@kathy4180]

@@katherinecumbo5906 I know residents who feel the same about the development of Malta. Small areas have been preserved leaving vast areas at the mercy of overdevelopment. It shows. As for the food, the fish is great but the rest is overrated.

[@srdeepika_here]

Hi Alex. I do see a lot of negative comments on the expats group on Facebook which makes me concerned about moving there with my family. But yes, having said that, I agree with you when you say that the same situation is viewed differently by different people depending on their expectations from a city. I appreciate that you are honest with respect to how much money is needed for a family to have a decent/good life in Malta. You are doing a great job with your channel. I am looking forward to moving there ❤️❤️

[@AlexinMalta]

Hi Deepika, im so happy to read your comment, i know, that Expats group have some really scary comments, im trying with my videos to be as realistic as i can and im so happy you recognized and support my work

[@redzone8618]

cos those are negative ppl they live in a bubble they think this shit happens only in malta. and think other countries are perfect. now malta is not perfect, but it has a lot to offer for bieng a small island like alex said. malta has good climate for most of the year. some small nice beaches around the island. lots of histroy ( top place to visit midina, valleta and 3 ctiies and st paul's catacombs in rabat) , ppl are friendly and heplful. lots festivals. its safer than most countries, very easy to meet new ppl. it offers one of the best health cares systems in the world. lots of job offers. and malta is safe from natural disasters. and also it has 2 small beautiful woodlands. and 3 nature nature reserve for migrating birds to rest during autumn and spring migration. just to mention a few :)

[@srdeepika_here]

@@redzone8618 Very true. In today's world, no place is perfect. They come in all sizes and shapes 😅. It is on us how we wish to see it. But yes, one must do their research before migrating and weighing the pros and cons based on their current lifestyle/earnings against what they want for their future. No point in complaining after taking the plunge 🤷🤷

[@redzone8618]

@@srdeepika_here exactly

[@kurtismasters8680]

Deepika You will not be disappointed Wonderful Place to Live 💕

[@TheFuncadelic]

Hi guys!! I d like to put some thoughs on this video and topic. First of all i live in Malta for about 2 years, having a salary way much bigger than the average. On the thing you mentioned about surveys and that they are not that reliable etc, i would say that surveys are much more reliable than anyones opionion, and thats because its made of tens of thousands of opinions. Second thing is that quality of life is not defined by the salary you get, but there are many factors that affect it. As you said , Luxembourg which is one of the wealthiest countries in europe is doing even worse in the survey. So i guess Malta is that low, and i agree, because of the absence of natural beauty, the massive constructions and buildings that have made this place a concrete jungle, with 150.000+ people living in the centre and way more visiting making the place the opposite of a rellaxed easy living paradise. Service in any matter is one of the worst in europe. Massive traffic, air polution and NOISE are more obvious than the Eiffel tower in Paris. Everything here is about money and i dont blame you mentioning it even if its not the only factor. For an under 25 of age expat, who wants to go eat in good restaurants, doing nightlife, going on boats and living this lifestyle ( which i dont critise but only mention) Malta is more than ok. If you re a person who loves nature, privacy, quiet and other things that gives quality in life, you might feel sad here. To conclude if you have a salary of 2k + , you would be safe in terms of cost of living in any country. The difference is that in some countries you could also enjoy other things. I dont judge people praising Malta, i just dont see it this way

[@AlexinMalta]

This is the engagement in the comment section i like, people to share their opinions, thank you for sharing yours🤗

[@terryraven5321]

I would like to say that if you don't like living in Malta than go to another country and stop making bad publicity to the country which welcomed you.

[@TheFuncadelic]

@@terryraven5321 haha and you also have a good evening sir

[@stephf4167]

@@terryraven5321 This kind of comment is full oh s***, really. So what ? Each and every person being an expat in any country should say only good things about this particular country (even it there are many bad things to say) ? Or else should quit the country “cause it makes bad publicity” ? I think each person (being a tourist, an expat or whatever) is free to give a personal opinion. Keep in your mind that a negative comment about your country doesn’t mean you can not love this same place if you wish too. Also u should better grow up a bit in your head, mister.

[@jelenaoceretova6707]

@@terryraven5321 and thats what expats are hearing on a daily basis. Not sure 18 in the "welcoming" ranking is a fair point ;)

[@simonebillings2590]

Hi, Alex--I too was shocked when I read that survey a few days ago, sending it to my sister who moved to Mexico on the Caribbean side after she retired since Mexico is ranked 1st. She has complained to me about power outages or water outages and the like there periodically--although the price of groceries, restaurants, and rentals is much lower in Mexico than in Malta. But Malta has such a great bus system, in my view, and the wifi I had while living there for half a year was wicked fast, and there is so much to do and see as your videos show! There's such history and culture for such a small country. Yeah, it's not perfect, but I could readily see a person living and working there or retiring there. Of course I'm used to San Francisco Bay Area prices, but while there I could go to one place (a bakery/restaurant) in St. Julian's a 5-minute walk away and get a cappuccino for 5,50 euros and walk in the opposite direction to a local cafe and get the same size (and just as tasty) cappuccino for 1,50 euros. The atmosphere in the more expensive place was more upscale, and I ate there more often for lunch or dinner, but if I wanted just a traditional European breakfast of a coffee and croissant, I went to the local cafe. It was also more authentically Maltese. I rented a two-bedroom, two bath, in St. Julian's (with a slight view of Spinola Bay) for I think 1500 euros a month out of high season, and then I think the two-bedroom, one bath, in Floriana was closer to 1900 euros in high season. I mention those prices since you asked for the price of rentals. But in the Floriana area I could get bread (hobz) freshly made much cheaper than supermarket prices as well as fresh fruits and vegetables from the local carts that came in daily.

[@thestealthymaltesefalcon]

New Sub Alex. This is such an informative Video, thank you. I am Maltese/Canadian and love watching your videos on Malta. Thank you so much. I have not yet visited Malta. Through your videos I feel like I have been there, and look forward to actually getting there to live out my Dreams of that beautiful country...

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you so much, hope you will visit soon🤗

[@musicAle77]

I lived here my whole life. I really, hate it.

[@panachaiinthakul4172]

Hi I think Malta has problem with trash collection. It’s really inconvenient and you need to put on specific date.. and what if your trash is full? You ended up putting them in balcony and stinks a lot. Hope they will invest in better system with this.

[@AlexinMalta]

Yes i agree, the best is to use the mixed waste as thats the one that is being collected every other day, if you split only recycle and organic you will end up putting your garbage on the balcony

[@panachaiinthakul4172]

@@AlexinMalta that's really terrible and inconvenient. Why didn't they invest a better system like Trash bin or something like a rubbish room in every apartment. In Asia, we have trash room in every flat in every flat. But Even France and Spain have this problem. 😌

[@jelenaoceretova6707]

if you wish to have your own apartment add additional €300? Sorry to say, but this is soo far from being true. The flat on its own , even in the remote areas of the island, costs around €1000 a month, and thats not including any bills ( which in Malta are pretty high). So as a person who lives on the island for 6 years now, I can definitely say, you need to earn at least €2000 in order to feel comfortable in Malta. And when I say it, I dont mean going to the restaurants on the daily basis and have after work drinks with you colleagues every day. This amount will cover you a rented flat, groceries, a couple of dining outs and some money to save. Thats it. When talking about digital nomads, its very important to consider what the place has to offer for a person who is not spending 8 hours in the office. Having a monthly income of €5k , he would expect to get more in terms of quality of life and entertaiment, sadly Malta doesnt really have a variety in this sense. Opening new restaurants on the weekly basis, where prices are sometimes higher than in London and Paris, is not a huge add on to this. Personally I think that Malta is a good place to spend your 20ties, having a relaxed lifestyle and enjoying yourself, but when it comes to more "serious" life, banking, medicine, traffic and prices (growing on a monthly basis) in Malta are not the best at all, sadly.

[@stephf4167]

How much is it for the flat bills (monthly) ?

[@AlexinMalta]

Hi Jelena, the add of €300 is already on the €400 for a room, and even nowadays with the inflation, you can still find apartments for €700 (ofcours studio or one bedroom). The rest u wont comment as it is all subjective, one can be happy and manage to live with 1200e a month and some cannot survive even with 2500e

[@olubunmiadelusi4420]

Weldone Alex.I will be coming into Malta for a Nursing Bringing program in October.Thanks for sharing this beautiful information which has apparently shed more light on one of the many questions I have in mind.pls keep giving us wonderful contents like this.

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you so much❤️

[@qualitygoldfish2198]

Very informative video,well done Alex.

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you❤️

[@graywolf6498]

Can you do a video on healthcare workers in Malta (specifically MD/RRT from US) and pay/licensing? Love your channel.

[@public138]

Doctors, allied health (respiratory, radiology), nursing.... We all want to come!

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you so much, this is highly requested and will def do it, thanks for the support ❤️❤️

[@cristinaantoniu9529]

Very true, Malta doesn't deserve such low ranking, we did get quite upset to see that when the post came out, again...statistics are not shared in full so how many people from how many nationality and backgrounds, etc. Thanks again for clarifying some of the points in your own honest view and showing your love for the country where we hope to move soon 😊

[@stephf4167]

Well you don’t have to be disappointed. If you like you country, you shouldn’t care about what other think about it. Moreover, you don’t really need good publicity, it is already overcrowded enough 😆

[@AlexinMalta]

I guess someone paid for this survey :)

[@scottreburn7973]

I have been going to Malta since the 1980's I find the ranking very low and unfair it should be alot higher the locals are some of the friendliest. Are am due to retire in a few years and can't wait to come to Malta permanently. Alex keep up the good work your channel is superb

[@AlexinMalta]

I agree❤️ thank you Scott

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

Some are friendly but many are not, and especially not so friendly when you open a business...!!!

[@bdh711]

The ranking is fair tbh. Malta is just boring and overpriced. The Convenience store prices prove that. There’s nothing you can do in Malta that you can’t do anywhere else

[@rustamiskandarzade3903]

You are awesome @Alex. Thanks for sharing you feedback based on your experience. It's always better to hear from real person rather than reading results of survey.. Looking forward to relocation to Malta very soon. Do you plan to post a video for relocation to Malta with Family? (the process, approximate budget, family reunification, education, etc).

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you so much. Yes, i would definitely do that type of videos as it is requested a lot❤️ thanks for the supprt

[@isaacoffor6294]

Hi Alex. Thank for educating us about Malta I so much love your videos, we all may not have the same option or reason for going to Malta. My question is do company's gives accommodation.

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you❤️ very rare to find a company that will provide you with accommodation

[@isaacoffor6294]

@@AlexinMalta okay thanks for the reply. Much love.

[@pavelzuk]

As someone who grew up in Malta now a digital nomad I really don't like Malta and when people ask me why, I have a simple list of things: 1: overpriced, 2: not built for pedestrians, 3: apartments are freezing in the winter, 4: public transport is pretty useless, 5: its an island for party people and for pensioners. The contrast of quality of life is amazing when I left to Ukraine and later Bulgaria. But I can only speak for myself. At the end of the day Malta is cool in some areas, and will hopefully only improve in the future.

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

It is true that there is not a lot to keep people here because there is no way to earn good money and the roads are terrible.

[@carlaholgado1054]

Hello Alex! I moved here a month ago with my family and we love what we found so far. I think it depends on what are your expectations and the way you live. the Island has everything for everybody, if you want to have a quiet life you can live on the country side and listen only the sound of the birds. Or if you want to party there's plenty of that on Sliema, Paceville and all the fest in the summer. The good thing is that as the island is small you can go from one place to another and everything just by riding a car a few minutes.

[@carlaholgado1054]

PS: I 'm the argentinian who met you the other day in Pretty bay, loved you by the way

[@AlexinMalta]

Carlaaaaaa

[@gulayabbasli4398]

Hi Alex, can you take video about health and education system?

[@AlexinMalta]

great topics, yes i will

[@uzowuruijeoma7999]

@@AlexinMalta Hi alex, I second this too. I have read that public schools only teach in maltese and so foreigners have to opt for private schools which are wayyy pricey and filled up...Really do need your insights on this

[@johngill7776]

Hi Alex I been to Malta many times from the mid 80's to present day. Just for holidays. I find Malta to be a save and friendly country. But holidays are you escape from your day to day life from the country you are from. Money will buy you happiness in any country? But family and friendship are worth more.To you and the good people of Malta 🇲🇹 and you followers take care🙏

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment, yes i agree with everything you said, positive vibe your way❤️

[@MassEffect1988]

As you've seen in my other comments - I LOVED Malta when I visited. Amazing views, very easy to navigate around (being very English -centric) and the weather was perfect 👍 the only thing I really noticed that might be considered a "negative" was inside notice alot of disparity in various areas of the island. For example you can drive 5 minutes one direction and it was like a coastal paradise then further up the road it seemed very low quality of living/rubbish all over the streets etc. The UK has similar issues but being a small island, probably magnifies the issue on Malta.

[@TT-su1cr]

Dear Lyle, going in a country on holidays is totally a different thing if living long term specially in Malta and unfortunately the negative list is much higher then the positive one

[@AlexinMalta]

thank you so much, indeed Malta is nicer when you go on holiday, the reality of living here is different, earning more money than the average person would make life easier and it will outweigh the negative side of Malta, i love the island and i agree not everything is sparkle and diamonds but i would not rank it so low as in this survey

[@clarksimpleliving2848]

Hello hello alex how are u?i've been busy lately that i wasn't able to check YT for few weeks😊surveys are always bias, organizations,group of people doing surveys in social media will always give negative feedback about Malta.For me i wouldn't mind,Malta is a total package to me.It depends on man's perspective-everything in Malta fits what we want that's why we are decided to move there.Thank you for your honesty always my friend!God bless always&best regards!🙏

[@attygrandfenty]

Malta is a beautiful country and I want to move there in the future but I'm still learning English

[@adamw.3409]

Alex, can you add the link to these survey results, please?

[@AlexinMalta]

l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.com.mt%2Farticles%2F2022-07-13%2Flocal-news%2FMalta-ranked-as-one-of-the-worst-places-for-expats-to-move-to-6736244442%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1vf-BAh8B_2PkkiPJPqQGvmJKiK-iQvqgMQC9WvNdltHDWjByvccVJcrs&h=AT3s9WQgcXn7Uudua4hTAfsXXBbdQ0TuHplQVE9vUdm3OTXDEEqrxGdr4d5QA5_n3ksaiSb5PgA6Yc4ysifxScfEbmMeruuu9UiO2LzL1rWUZHfzwq14WNCRTdr338VNjKyJeIHQud78qEBU&s=1 here it is, from FB

[@alexandrecesar8297]

I was a expat in 3 diferent countries (Spain, denmark, and Sweden, and I am from Portugal) I receive the1500 monthly net and of all the contries Malta is the worst experience I am even negociating my relocation in other country the only thing I see positive for a expat in Malta is if is not from UE, where there are a lots of oportunities, they need human capital... but even that takes 4 months to process a workvisa even if you are living already in malta and the work visa is only for that companie... if you want to change of company you have to request a new visa... (for me this is slavery) Landlords... the worst nightmare, deposit forguet, and they will try to overcharge you on the utilities and even with agencies... some thing they will redact a contract that goes only on the interest of the landlord. Maltese persons are not frendly for expats, the UE are the gold chicken eggs, the no UE are garbage to serve them. I see video of Alex, that are very well done, but I dont believe that they reflect the reality of Malta and if you search for the rotten of malta you will find My advise if you are coming to Malta is research very deeply how they work and function to avoid problems and stress with the things from this island Malta totally deserve so low at this ranking

[@welcometomyhobbyworld]

Hi how they do that? (the worst nightmare, deposit forguet, and they will try to overcharge you on the utilities and even with agencies... some thing they will redact a contract that goes only on the interest of the landlord) Can you give an example? Thanks.

[@camgood5769]

I agree as a tcn when we want a good job it's always ohhh we don't provide work permit for non eu... I think we are all human and we deserve the same opportunity of work. Also just to change your address on your work permit free for eu and Maltese with no problem tcn 5 days or they cancel your work permit and another 27 euro fee.... we should have all the same right, service and friendliness as at least eu national

[@welcometomyhobbyworld]

@@camgood5769 Do you know any other extra costs for expats like this? Because i need to understand total cost. I have 1400 euro net salary now and i can save half for a month. I got offer for 2000 euro in malta net salary per month but i am not sure about my monthly saving ?

[@alexandrecesar8297]

@@welcometomyhobbyworld kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnS8YqqebKyfmJY and advise to read the law and after the contract signed (that will have ilegal clauses for sure) to register on House authority rentregistration.mt/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cap-604-of-2019.pdf rentregistration.mt/

[@AlexinMalta]

thank you so much for this detailed comment. my experience with landlords was okay i had 2 before i bought my own apartment, it is true that landlors can be assholes and i even mentioned in some of my videos. Modern day slavery is huge in Malta and i have several videos dedicated to it, such as in this one as well, Malta is a living paradise for some and a total nightmare for others

[@katherinecumbo5906]

Well said Alex, very good video.

[@alinnemontecarlo7811]

I'll be moving with my husband, and kind of worry about it because i don't how much governments discount from our wage, ex, a person with a average of eur 2.300 per month, i don't know how much it will be discounted

[@AlexinMalta]

Check it here: maltasalary.com/

[@Rafcon82]

Maybe im wrong but i guess the satisfaction in malta depends also an the mount of luck, like in anywhere in the world. You can get a worse job, with worse salary and a noisy uncomfortable apartment also in the best places around the world. The expertation to move in a new country and everything is fine from beginning could be the problem. If someone get a bad job then it's nessasary to get a new one, or maybe try several jobs. The same with the apartments. if the arpartment to expensiv, noisy, mouldy. than change the apartment.

[@AlexinMalta]

I agree :)

[@homeoffice3524]

For this we are talking about. 3.8k for family to live there. If I can earn 3.8k with my family I can just move to Portugal or North Cyprus and eat out 3x times every day and drink champagne in my private swimming pool. So it's not worth it. If it was 2k for family with two kids to live good then maybe

[@minischembri9893]

May I be curious ? Which part/city wil you travel to in September ? Concerning the "survey". Yes, it is very subjective to rank a country's "value" re living there as an immigrant ( I hate the term "expat" as it tastes of British entitlement ). That said I am forever grateful for the Maltese part of my German-Maltese family and my Maltese friends but the comfortable living is due to the German salaries/pensions and the fact I can go as soon as I can't stand the heat/humidity any more. 💜💙💗❤🧡💛💚

[@AlexinMalta]

hey hey

[@minischembri9893]

@@AlexinMalta Thanks Alex. I hope you wll enjoy it from the bottom of my heart. :) Btw I missed out on the wine festival but liked the vid.

[@johnabela932]

@@AlexinMalta MUNICH OCTOBERFEST 2022 🍻 🎪 will never be the same again after your visit 🕺 🤹‍♂️ 😂 🤣 😂 🤣. Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

[@josephzammit8483]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqnUimSsqqlqmLs

[@guttasantti3318]

@@AlexinMalta , have you ever been in Brazil ? By the way my daughter and son in law are living in Malta ( in Msida)for a short time. Sorry for my poor english( obviously my native language is portuguese). Greetings from São Paulo/ Brazil(🇧🇷)

[@lollorf7732]

Malta expats: "too much bureaucracy" Me living in Italy: "Hold my Pizza"

[@AlexinMalta]

Hahaha ❤️❤️

[@perrytsalakh1941]

I agree, Alex is honest in all his video and he truly do some good by giving good info.

[@raffaelloschirinzi2072]

It seems to me that this ranking is quiet subjective. Looking to the Numbeo Crime Index, Mexico is nr 43 and Malta nr 81...

[@AlexinMalta]

This was a survey of 52 countries

[@stephf4167]

Well done guy, 81 out of 52 countries ? 🤣🤣🤣

[@raffaelloschirinzi2072]

@@stephf4167Please read my comment : ranking subjective and other index : Numbeo...

[@stephf4167]

Thanks for the video. I think some people (not talking about you at all but more about some comments) can’t take any negative comments about their own country. You said you disagree with some parts of the survey but still you respect it. People who insult and don’t respect others opinions, even if a lot of people agree, have a problem. It is you right to like your country but what’s the matter if some don’t ? They are free to think so and to say so. Maybe my standards of living are to high and some will disagree but that is my point of view. I think Malta is far away from missing people (eg locals tourists expats), don’t worry your life won’t change because of some critics. Personally, I love Malta as a holiday place. Many beautiful things to see, nice weather, good food, parties, beaches,… I don’t think it is so great to live there cause rents are really to high (for not such nice places) especially compared to salaries (not even to mention minimum salary which is a joke…). But of course, if you have or make a lot of money you can live very well there (as almost everywhere else).

[@AlexinMalta]

thank Steph, i agree and respect your comment

[@Hoppykindanda]

Thanks Alex for the video. We (my wife and our 2 kids) are planning to move to Malta in 12-18 months… what is a good budget for a family of 4 to have pretty good life ? We are planning to have a 1,500€/month appartement or house if possible. What is your opinion ?

[@AlexinMalta]

5K a month would be more than enough for you. But it all depends on your lifestyle and how much you are eating out :)

[@florachen3725]

I rented one apartment in Silima, cost is Euro1350, very good apartment,with two bedrooms

[@Hoppykindanda]

@@AlexinMalta thank you Alex. We eat pretty much out side. Here in France, I personally eat for 400-500€ per month. And we need a 3 or 4 bedroom.

[@Crazydragonman]

I think it all depends on your expectations from the country,quality of life and how much patient you can be.

[@AlexinMalta]

agree

[@sch4kal235]

Hi Alex can you put link where did you look for those infos?

[@sarahadesuyan5559]

I live and work in Malta my life is good - sun ☀️ warmth beaches free on Gods earth 🌏 ♥️

[@usculmones1951]

I emigrated 55 yrs. ago, I love to visit because of family we left behind, but i get phobia from all the crowds and heat is unbearable.Malta is too overcrowded especially in summer.They opened their door to everybody. What a shame to live off the government. Just because maltese have a good heart.

[@AlexinMalta]

i wish i could have experienced Malta 55y ago, the situation is way different now, the doors are not opened because of the good heart but because of the cheap labour and gaming industry

[@cinabonello2731]

Hard to explain unless you experience things yourself. Born there been on Hollidays many times

[@AlexinMalta]

Hey Cina, yes i agree

[@julietvargas507]

I heard even you pay tax in Malta. Government is giving monthly allowance for each kids that round less than 500 euro monthly? Is it true?

[@AlexinMalta]

Hi. I need to check that

[@mauro8615able]

A family with 2 kids can leave in Malta with 3000k imho, plus every 3 months bonus government every child and free education if both parents working

[@AlexinMalta]

3K NET yes

[@aravindkantegari2793]

I applied job in malta. The identity malta website shows processing by third-party es who may days show like this it showing from last 25 days .could you help me regarding this

[@AlexinMalta]

You should wait minimum 3 months maximum 6 months

[@edeyard5066]

Hi alex, i am your silent subscriber and getting lots of good information from your videos. Can you please let me know on how to scout good flats or shared rooms in the central area? I have been seeing some but most of the prices are way to high and could you please let me k ow as well if how many persons can stay in 2 or 3 BR flats as it was not stated for most of the ads. Thank you

[@AlexinMalta]

hey silent subsciber :) the reality is that the flats they really went high up. Contact me on my email i will hook you up with some of my trusted real estate agents in case youwant to go thru them, if not check maltapark.com

[@BURHANUDDIN-ck3kv]

Hi, Alex. Can you please tell me about Dhaka Malta VFS in Bangladesh. I think Dhaka malta VFS will operate file processing from 4th August next month. Do you know about it?

[@AlexinMalta]

Hey. No, i havent been informed about that yet

[@BURHANUDDIN-ck3kv]

@@AlexinMalta Thank you so much.

[@claudinealcock6473]

You rock Alex. I am maltese.

[@AlexinMalta]

thank you so much

[@kurapatiharish]

Mr Alex can you share information of how is delivery boy jobs right now in matla in past it's be nice income but now income is droped?

[@alyssaincendiario8226]

Everyone, no matter where you go there are downsides to a country and pros to the country, we living in a difficult time, no matter where you go it’s going to be tough and no matter where you go humans will never be happy. Malta is a huge win for most who can make it happen

[@carrieannchetcuti4061]

Mary 🇦🇺🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ l love Malta, glad you’re happy there ,💕💕🇲🇹💕💕🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️👍👍👍

[@AlexinMalta]

❤️❤️❤️

[@streitkrisztian]

I was surprised you didnt point it out how low Malta was ranked in safety, when in real life Malta is one of the safest place not just in Europe, but basically in the world. I always felt really safe in Malta when i lived there, that was one of the biggest pros there. Btw its funny not that exactly im thinking either to move to Mexico or Malta and i was surprised to hear that Mexico is the first??? I spent there like 1,5 months already so it was interesting to hear!

[@suzywan7977]

Greetings from south of France 🇨🇵

[@AlexinMalta]

BEAUTIFUL

[@hamdibenchrifia2923]

Hi Alex, what could be the best salary for a couple and a new born child to relocate and start life in Malta with a decent quality of life ?

[@AlexinMalta]

Hmmm i would say maybe 3K or 3.5K

[@hamdibenchrifia2923]

@@AlexinMalta are we speaking net or gross ?

[@nakibuukalillian5099]

I wish to live and work in Malta, but how can I get employer ,am from Africa, Thank you

[@samziou7282]

If any one can tell me a groupe of work permit process ???thank's🙏🙏🙏

[@timjini3197]

Hi Alex, thank a lot for your great videos. I would like to ask something. You said that for a family, you need around 4000 euro. Is ıt gross or net?Thanks ın advance :)

[@AlexinMalta]

if its gross is manageable if its net is perfect

[@samziou7282]

Hello Alex and hello every one ! Can you please helo me with my question : with a work permit can i come with my family to Malta ? If not! How can i bring my baseband and my 2 suns to Malta with a work permit? Thank you!🙏

[@drlawrencemayo]

yes Malta is Ranked one of the Worst places to live for Expats. Reason is size, low salaries, and difficulty moving out of malta.

[@redzone8618]

these surveys are lot of crap. a than mexico is ranked number 1. oh pls give me a break

[@AlexinMalta]

yap, i dont like them either (as i said in the video) :)

[@brunocn]

Have you ever been in Mexico?

[@anshulsahai6400]

Hey alex, thanx fot sharing all the information. I get the job opportunity in Gozo as a waiter and they offers me 800 euro + food and accommodation. Is this amount enough to live? Pls answer me

[@AlexinMalta]

if 800 is what you gonna have after food and accommodation than i would say you are fine as long as you dont eat 4 times a month in a restaurants

[@carmenmuscat261]

Hey Alex how is it for pensioners can they live on a pension

[@AlexinMalta]

HI Carmen, yes, Gozo is the best idea for pensioners

[@tinabraxton4906]

I live on a pension. I love it here.

[@marvb3723]

It's like everything in life until you experience it for yourself these surveys mean nothing if people go there with a high expectancy and it doesn't turn out good for them obviously they will give a bad review, life is what you make it.

[@AlexinMalta]

Exactly, just as i said in the video as well :) thabnk you

[@gerardorosas7233]

Hi Alex i living my own experience in malta as you know and i happy with it..i agree with your opinión about this place..we all come to malta for diferents reason and golds..and we can have diferents points of view. PD: i love your kitchen 😄

[@AlexinMalta]

Gracias Gerardo

[@shaileshsharma3811]

Hi Alex, can you please share some good placement agencies

[@sarahadesuyan5559]

We do not need more infrastructure for cars we need less cars more green spaces for pedestrians, walking, parks. The impact on health is immense. Environment - Malta must lead the way for a small island, keeping the beaches clean free from rubbish, but rubbish must be disposed of better

[@rutaionascu3818]

Hi Alex. I have seen a few of your videos (will definitely watch more when the time allows :D ). Your videos are always on point, explaining the most essential facts. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to provide your viewers with more information about life in Malta for families with small children. What are the costs of private education, is the public education in English or only Maltese? What are the best areas (meaning -quiet :D) for families with small children to be living. How about entertainment for children, afterschool classes such as dancing, sports, children's clubs etc. Infrastructure? Can one freely move around the island with a stroller? etc. Perhaps families are not your target market, but it would be interesting to learn. Thanks a lot for all the insightful videos!

[@ferenkehjawara1103]

Hey bro tnxxx.. I'm in Turkey want to move to Malta what are the necessary steps

[@AlexinMalta]

check my channel

[@nadiaqadeer7400]

Actually i live in pakistan but my future plan come to malta and my Qualification is Master Mcom in banking and finance kindly tell me in malta banking sectors jobs is available .. I can find easily banking sectors job..

[@glennbateman4483]

I would move to Malta in a heartbeat

[@eduardromaniuk956]

Hi! I'm planning to move to Malta. But I am worried that it will be hard to find an apartment (separate flat) currently in the summer. What could you say about that? And also where I can look for apartment propositions in Malta?

[@stephf4167]

You will easily find one (even during summer) but only if you are ready to pay the high price for it !

[@eduardromaniuk956]

@@stephf4167 obviously. So after all find apartment in Malta during summer season is challenging task?

[@stephf4167]

@@eduardromaniuk956 Of coudre it is not. If you have enough money you can get almost what you want.

[@AlexinMalta]

Hey. It is easy to find an apartment but i noticed that the prices have gone up. Market place on FB, maltapark.com or you can just go thru a Real Estate agency.

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

People who move to Spain have more bureaucracy to go through, and it is easier here for Brit.s because of the language. The standard of living is not as good as it should be because many landlords do not keep their properties up to a good standard, and people sell houses that need massive amounts of work done. And you can't find reliable builders/workers!

[@camgood5769]

I think you should do a video about tcn living in Malta because this is completely different for us and very difficult and as a person who come from a country that have not a lot of people from their country here is very difficult to find friend cause everyone are hanging with their same national y like Brazilian with Brazilian French with French Nepalese with Nepalese Maltese with Maltese and when no one from your country are here this is very difficult to enter a group of people from another nationality. And for job opportunity as a tcn this is really bad and the cost of work permit and service quality for tcn is quite bad here I think a video about this should be a must for you. Thanks

[@AlexinMalta]

im working on it, coming soon

[@camgood5769]

@@AlexinMalta Perfect because on your videos when you talk about the quality of life, job opportunity, and other things I see that it looks super good from your side but your side is from an EU citizen, not a tcn because if you are EU you click your finger and you got a good IGaming job but for us tcn even with qualifications it's always oh we don't provide work permit even if you pass all the interview and they like you,

[@sofiaml2002]

Besides me liking or not the island, I think the cost of living is completely disproportionate to the salaries offered. I would say, for living very basic you need around 1200€, then for entertainment you need around extra 500€ and last, if you're an adult, you know you need to save/invest money and for that you need at least 300€ a month. So for me, you need around 2000€ net/month to have a normal life. I've lived in 4 other countries and with 2K you have a better quality of life, that's just the reality. Regarding the survey, the only thing I disagree is the safety, I do consider Malta is a pretty safe place to live, except for women (specifically sexual harassment I had a couple of bad experiences), but in terms of robberies is safe.

[@AlexinMalta]

spot on, i do agree with you in full :)

[@stephf4167]

Well 300 euros to invest or save money js not a primary need…

[@welcometomyhobbyworld]

300 euro to save is not enough to buy house in future :D Even in Turkey you can enjoy and you can save 800 euro (after enjoying and inflatio rate is crazy in Turkey, currency is going up day by day, but they can still buy house in big cities) So Malta will need an adjustment in payments maybe :)

[@sofiaml2002]

@@welcometomyhobbyworld totally agree. I would like to save at least 700, but sadly with current salary is not feasible.

[@gocanada9749]

MALTA seems to have so many poor paying jobs (for foreigners), maybe because many foreigners are unskilled. Don't see a lot of well paying skilled jobs there, rents are too high for the salary a person gets with a nominal job €$1000 a month in MALTA ? I can make $2400 a month working at Wamart in the US ! I wonder what % of people in Malta make that ?

[@jasmeenjasmeen347]

Hi Alex, I'm jasmeen from south of India, planning to move to Malta, can u pls suggest me a genuine website or portal to apply for jobs , which would be the safe n reasonable place to stay as a single woman, looking for a peaceful homely environment, with safety being the concern. Pl suggest

[@jigneshnayak4696]

Hello Alex. Hope you are doing well. My blessing with you always. Awasome video done by you about MALTA. Even i hope to come. And work in malta. I just want to ask you that are there in deduction in salary from company or government for foreign people jibs in malta? I heard something that 40 to 60% deduction is there. Is this true?? With love Jignesh from india

[@AlexinMalta]

hey, you only pay taxes, check malta salary calculator online and you will get the answer

[@drlawrencemayo]

what about social life i think it has gone backwards, most people live work here

[@carmendoyle9786]

Would u think Malta safe ti send your kids from 16 of age ti tour !

[@emmap4339]

Hi Alex, as you've said: those surveys are not enough transparent to teach you anything. And surveys are opinions, have those 12000 people participating been in Malta for real? We don't know. There lots of people who read articles online, focus on the negative = look for what's wrong and do nothing with their life (which is the worst thing to do with it), then comes to the conclusion that the place is not good. When they do that, very quickly ANY place, EVERY place, ALL place is a piece of junk in their opinion. But life is about experience, so you move to one place and you adapt, you find ways, you get on, and you enjoy it. However there are places where whatever you do they stink. Is Malta such a place? I've been there like millions and I can tell you it's closer to paradise than to hell for people loving sun, beaches, history, architecture, animals, adventure. BUT if your vibe comes from snow and mountain, then would be better to move to Norway or Swizzerland of course. Malta is a southern country not a northern country ok. And the southern mentality is something different than the northern one. Each has its merits anyway but they are different and at the end the choice is yours: follow your hearth not your head. Follow your intuition. Ok I've a question: could you make a video about the quality of tap water in Malta? Tap water is ranked badly according to certain sites. Could you test water for chlorine content? For minerals content? High minerality, higher than 100 ppm, means the water has to be Reverse Osmosis filtered to remove that excess minerals: tap water minerals can't be assimilated by the body, they are thus stored and cause many health ailment cf the book Water can undermine your health from Dr. Norman Walker www.amazon.com/Water-Can-Undermine-Your-Health/dp/0890190372

[@Dani-jq6db]

All countries have there negatives and positives , but it's about lifestyle to how you live it and is it affordable to what your earnings plays a big factor one thing through Malta is very safe and has alot of leisure and with 10 to 12 💶 you can have a decent meal alot of other countries can't offer that.

[@AlexinMalta]

thank you

[@yeltsin3961]

That list is a load of BS, trust me, Malta is still lovely if you can endure sonic noise (but that is frigging true of every major city in the world).

[@akshaybairi8045]

Hii Alex iam taking a passport but I had forgotten and shaved my head hair can I reschedule the passport appointment to get phone or can I go with my bald head please reply me

[@stephf4167]

Why couldn’t you go with your bald head ? WTF man ?

[@AlexinMalta]

Hey, not its not a problem, you can go with a bald hair

[@akshaybairi8045]

Thanks you Alex🙏 namaste from India

[@TheMulti12345]

Sorry, but I feel like most of the aggressive, negative comments come from Western Europeans… It’s especially easy to notice on ‘expats Malta’ group on Facebook

[@tinabraxton4906]

That is correct. I used to read a lot of expat stuff when I was getting ready to come. The ones who complain the most are spoiled brats from the wealthier EU countries. They whine about stupid things like the fact that we don't have a subway. They also make racist comments about how they don't like the sound of our language. I suspect a lot of them were gifted with the plane ticket by their parents, who couldn't stand them anymore.

[@TheMulti12345]

@@tinabraxton4906 Yup, exactly my understanding.

[@AlexinMalta]

That group is rather toxic but i enjoy reading experiences, sadly i think if i do a video dedicated to it people still wont understand what i really want to say.M

[@TheMulti12345]

@@AlexinMalta It's all about the one's POV :D

[@tinabraxton4906]

@@AlexinMalta Best not to engage toxic people. But their experiences can be good to read. Everybody has some difficulties in a new place. I learned a few useful things about bureaucracy, landlords, and bank accounts, from their complaints.

[@swineheartdoppleganger5516]

I've been Malta 3 times it's nice as a convenient, compact place to visit as relatively small island. I didn't think it was a pricey place though I think it's just like Spain or Italy.. My 5 star hotel was only £185 per night in July 2018 for instance. i visited 2016, 2018 and 2021.the first 2x occasions I went with a girlfriend and paid for everything, the 3rd I was on my own after pandemic and didn't notice the price different from any other south med country apart from Turkey which is super cheap. As a single bloke I earn £68k a year (3,700k a month take home after pension) in London and survive easily, in Malta i would need around 50k 3,000 a month euros take home for similar lifestyle i suppose.

[@yototrash]

Well, to me, heat was the deal-breaker

[@AlexinMalta]

:/

[@sarahadesuyan5559]

Ps Alex loved 🥰 the flat ♥️♥️

[@alexdefi]

There is nothing bad to wish for "party all the time" living, but most young teens have no idea that those parties have nothing to deal with real work&live balance and conditions. So this statistics is rubbish 🤗

[@odeysventure706]

Hi Alex, I am newly subscriber in your channel. I am currently working in Dubai with office experience. Would u mind to help me if you can recommend agency here in Dubai deploying filipino to work there in Malta. Godspeed!

[@AlexinMalta]

once a lady from Nepal told me: Alex, if someone from Dubai wish to move to Malta tell them if they earn 4000 dirhams or more, its better to stay in Dubai, Malta is not worth it

[@odeysventure706]

@@AlexinMalta thanks ❤️

[@hermanmelville3368]

It's shocking.

[@AlexinMalta]

Yap

[@maltastorms6479]

My country has less vegetation and greenery 🌴🌴🌴🌳🌳🌳🌺🌺🌺

[@zzzaaalll]

200mln to infrastructure 🤣🤣🤣 Actual investment god knows 😂😂

[@Tobytobers1]

malta is great....that survey is weird.....i am maltese born in canada...and i came to malta to live closer to my roots...and your videos have helped me plan my life...thank you so much....yes i was surprised by the dog shit.....but whatever lolololol

[@loumac9312]

Is it easy to find work in Malta right now?

[@sadamsha]

Very good information thanks 😊 If u can give me for jobs update in Malta its very help full for everyone

[@AlexinMalta]

thank you

[@hammyviljoen9309]

Hi, i’m looking to move to Malta to study, and was wondering what the cost of student life would be? Also, if there are part time jobs for international students? or ways to earn money in general as a student?

[@AlexinMalta]

hey check this kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXTQaXV_mKqleac yes it is very easy to find part time as a student, mainly in hospitality

[@jurgjurg761]

NIce tan Alex :)

[@AlexinMalta]

merci

[@johnabela932]

ALEX, AS A MALTESE "EXPAT", I MUST SAY THAT I LIKE YOUR INTELLIGENT & ARTICULATE PERSPECTIVE 👌. I did read that so called "survey" report and think it's skewed and like you said, leaves out a lot of "methodology info"🤔. For instance, Malta spends a high percentage of it's GDP on it's 'world class' Health & Education - up there at par with those of Developed Rich countries........and what about Malta's ENVIABLE "Quality if Life"🚶 🏖 ☀ 😲. My conclusion : in my opinion, and as you said, Malta should be around #25 or EVEN HIGHER when one weighs EVERYTHING up 📃👌 . NO COUNTRY/CITY IS PERFECT, that's for sure. At the end it's "Horses for Coarses" as they say. THANKS ALEX 🎤 🎥 🏆 👏. Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank u John, i appreciate your comment even on this video that is not filmed outside :) thank you for supporting me always

[@flameprincefinn12Games]

Im a local, lived here for 20 years. The island is only for fun a holiday but not a place to settle in. Getting a 2k monthly salary is far from easy. Most government support is far from professional and the overpopulation and construction has ruined most beautiful cities. Take my word for it, there are better countries to move to. The beaches here are not even that good anymore. There isn’t that many things to do either. If you’re part of the Lgbt community, don’t fall for the medias lies in saying its one of the safest.

[@stephf4167]

I agree it is very nice for holiday.

[@AlexinMalta]

My videos are giving realistic side of Malta. I already did a video on how much you should be earning in Malta for a good life and with sharing apartment your minimum costs are €700 and more, for a normal life (without savings) €2K net is enough

[@esthoosampule129]

Alex I PRAY May Father GOD bless you more and MALTA as well in "JESUS CHRIST" because one day I with my family I will be visiting MALTA too negative comments what you shared do NOT work because I did researched and found MALTA is GOOD for all kindly PRAY May Father GOD bless me to May I visit MALTA kindly make video on ENGLISH LANGUAGE teachers SALARY per month in BLESSED MALTA any way thanks again my blessed younger brother ALEX.

[@leonardell-bon7104]

Sorry to burst your bubble but I couldn't find any tertiary English language studies in your comment.

[@santoshkumar-ti2nz]

Hi haw are you

[@AlexinMalta]

hey, im great, you ?

[@santoshkumar-ti2nz]

im also great

[@vivabikerleo7546]

A true survey is to talk to the maltese people who most of them wish to return to the way maltese lifestyle and culture used to be and not to have so many invaders onto their island 🥴

[@betube8156]

Hi alex i have got a job offer👍from malta

[@AlexinMalta]

bravo, if its bellow 1000, reject :)

[@betube8156]

Ok how can avoid rejection any idea

[@betube8156]

We can meet in Malta I am trying

[@jonashallberg2832]

No, it's Sweden!

[@AlexinMalta]

never been there

[@welcometomyhobbyworld]

Malta shouldnt be the worst with Turkey :)) Malta is really better place to live... This ranking is really dissapointing :(

[@AlexinMalta]