Is Malta still a “DREAM DESTINATION” for Expats ?

[@AlexinMalta]

As much as i love Malta and the Maltese, i tried to put my feelings aside and keep realistic. I was honestly hesitant to put this video, i cropped 8 minutes from it as i felt it was too much to “digest”. Truth needs to be spoken, we cannot “sugar coat” things regardless how painful reality can be for some. I am satisfied with my life in Malta, and extremely happy, but i see a lot of people that went thru hell. I hope my video can be a wake up call and certain things will change, for the better ❤

[@simplemomviews8206]

❤❤❤👍

[@marcellef8302]

Thank you, Alex. Much respect to you, hun.

[@paulgoode5245]

I sold my property in Qawra February this year,it sure has changed for the worse!

[@IFELL100]

I mean apart from Switzerland, anywhere a 4k net income you're living the dream.

[@user-px5gc2gk1c]

I keep on saying malta is one of the worst country to live and work. Poor salary. Poor infrastructure. Expensive Accommodation. Poor hygiene standards. Transport chaos. Over populated. I leff after two months. It's not the place to live and work.

[@reeniparn3950]

I am from Estonia and moving to Malta soon. I appreciate your videos very much, Alex! But… I would like to point out that the situation has turned to worse in many places in the world. For example in Estonia all kinds of prices (grocieries, restaurants, fuel etc) have gone up around 40% in the last 2 years. Electricity and heating have been rocketing to the sky… For example when I bought my apartment I paid 200€ for the bills and now 2 years later I pay over 500€… Also just to be said, the salaries remain same here as well and looking at the job offers, they seem to be even lower. I guess, what I’m trying to say is that I don’t think there is many wonderlands to escape to, the economy is harsh worldwide and it breaks my heart reading and listening how people are minded. I honestly don’t think the lower life quality is going to last forever, we just need to wait it out and try to appreciate what we have, doesn’t matter if in Malta, Estonia or some other place… And even though for people who are used to high quality of life the changes in Malta might be terrifing, we should remember things could be way worse than having to pay higher rent or having to work abit more. 😊 And in the end if the financial situation is rough anyways, sometimes having more sun helps to lighten the mood (as I am coming from very dark and cold place) 😂

[@maroofahmed4212]

I like you ❤

[@maroofahmed4212]

Good replay f

[@pradeepgunarathne.9581]

Spot on

[@AlexinMalta]

See you soon ❤️

[@maroofahmed4212]

Ok d

[@joanfenech3936]

I am Maltese, would not tell you to go home, but go on with telling the truth ❤

[@AlexinMalta]

Im sending you a hug❤️

[@nicolet2165]

I loved living there before but now too expensive. The locals are very friendly and kind. I found them always welcoming but things are too expensive throughout EU and being an island Malta suffers even more having to import many goods. The rentals are crazy expensive now but this is throughout the EU. Portugal is much worse!

[@AlexinMalta]

❤️

[@webbaa]

Agree

[@bogami2126]

😊

[@sandyspearance3866]

Thanks for that realistic update Alex. As a retired/disabled person with a pension, social security, and an allotment adding up to $30,000 per year, I think Gozo is 'do-able'. My expectation is to immerse myself in the culture, to investigate what food I am able to eat, to lease an apartment or house in Zebbug between 700-1000 euros; with all of my overhead I will have more leftover than I have here in California. Why Gozo? The historical significance itself is the most important factor. The scrambling for work and jobs has no bearing in my life, I am done with all that. I was a garbage collector 20 years ago, I might consider some community service in that capacity--it's true, I am not afraid of garbage!

[@AlexinMalta]

I love Gozo

[@sarienavandermerwe5660]

Alex, your honesty is refreshing. And you always discuss things from both perspectives. I only wish something could be done about the disgustingly high rental prices and low wages. Most people don't earn enough to live, but only survive. And still send money to their families back home. It truly is sad. There is a lot that needs to change on the island for it to be on par with other EU contries!

[@AlexinMalta]

🙏🏻❤️thank you

[@AlexDanielTatu]

I was this year with my Familiy two Times în Malta în May and after we come în July also...and I think I will be also end of December, for the New year. For use Malta is perfect❤❤❤

[@AlexinMalta]

❤️

[@marioumali6894]

Hi Alex - Again, I wanted to express my appreciation for your recent video. It was not only realistic but also remarkably transparent. Your commitment to creating content like this is commendable, as it undoubtedly provides valuable insights for numerous viewers. Please continue your excellent work. On a more personal and heartfelt note, I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news with you. I have officially arrived in Malta, and I couldn't be more thrilled about it. I want you to know that your KZbin videos played a significant role in inspiring me to make this life-changing decision. So, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to you for sharing your experiences and insights. Your efforts have made a real impact on my life, and I'm looking forward to exploring Malta and experiencing all it has to offer. I hope that our paths might cross one day, and I'll have the chance to personally thank you for the positive influence you've had on my journey. Thank you once again for your informative content, and I eagerly await more of your videos in the future. Cheers!

[@annwebsdale4318]

26th September. Hi Alex. Really enjoyed your video. We have been coming to Malta since 2007, now 28 times. Malta , although still lovely and people are friendly (mostly) and so much to see , the problems with rubbish left everywhere is atrocious not to mention Dog Poo. Why they haven't introduced Wheelie Bins beats me. Prices are going up and up like you say. A lot of shops, restaurants have lost all their Maltese staff , which has taken away the lovely experience for the holiday visitors. Like everywhere Rents, Food prices are increasing . But the Rubbish left everywhere is awful. But we will still continue to spend our holidays in Malta as we love it. Alex, we love your videos and your knowledge you share. Thank You. ❤

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you so much for sharing this and im glad you are enjoying my videos ❤️

[@andrewslifestyle2289]

Hi Alex, I’m a newbie on your site. I have gone back and watched many of your vlogs. You do a great job in explaining beautiful Malta. By the way, I watched your video interview with our mutual friend, Ricardo from Cyprus. Very interesting! I’m a Greek Cypriot American and left Cyprus as young boy. I since moved around the world, and became a US Citizen. I’m currently in Thailand, but I’m contemplating of going full circle back to Cyprus soon, to live and retire. Now, I’m very interested in visiting Malta that has always been high on my list and maybe to invest if it makes sense You are a great ambassador of Malta Please Continue, as you have so many subscribers that enjoy your work. Thanks

[@BitterSweetLivingMalta]

100% agreed! Thanks for the video Alex :) I appreciate your views and the way you express them, in a respectful manner.

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you 🫶🏼

[@ninowyte]

Hi Alex I will move to Malta in December to work there for my company instead of in Austria The reason why I wanted to be transferred to Malta is because I have a wife and son who are living in the Philippines and its much easier to immigrate them to Malta than to Austria ... I've already been to Malta for a week in end of May, totally felt in love with Malta I'll have round about 2000 Euros a month, I know the rents are high but I cant see a big difference in the prices compared to rents in Vienna, in Malta you get full furniture apartments and you only have tp pay 1 rent in advance, impossible to find this in Vienna So for me coming originally from Vienna - the prices in Malta dont shock me 😁 Keep up with the good videos

[@libatalklieb5793]

Leave them in the Philippines, please

[@ninowyte]

keep your useless comment for yourself@@libatalklieb5793

[@libatalklieb5793]

@@ninowyte I am giving you some good advice.

[@ninowyte]

why does it sound like a scam ?@@R1Ghostrider-g5y

[@ninowyte]

thats not a good advice thats just some random comment without any meaning@@libatalklieb5793

[@srdeepika_here]

Hey Alex, Deepika here. When I saw your reply to a post on expats asking to wait for your next video, I was very curious what it would be like. Bravo for putting things in a way every vlogger should be putting. They all are doing a disservice to their profession by not stating facts. You are very right when you say a person with a 1000 euro pay should not come to Malta. Excellent video again and you have it up at the right time. Would love to meet you sometime to share some insights if you can ❤

[@AlexinMalta]

Deepika❤️lets meet soon

[@esthoosampule129]

Alex in the end of today after watching your video I would like to say one day I will also build Malta like you with my family and my good works for the beautiful nation MALTA.

[@AlexinMalta]

❤️

[@emanuelfarrugia4821]

Hi there Alex, thanks for the video and I'll agree with everything you mentioned in it, I'm from over there, but I live in England and have done for most of my life, still have some family there and I visited many times, most recently a few days ago, and yes Malta has changed a hell of a lot in many ways, yes progress is good, but sadly I feel its been spoiled to much, with too much of everything especially the f**king traffic and all the pollution that goes with it ; Also I hardly came across any Maltese people in Sliema and Valletta, anyway I'll stop now cant mention every thing in here, thanks again for making people aware with how things really are, bye & good luck to every one.

[@charlied2393]

Well OVERCROWDED, & TAKES A RISK TO DRIVE THERE NOW

[@AlexinMalta]

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[@francis2421]

You personally even seem to be deeply disappointed about what Malta has become now. Would you yourself consider leaving the country one day ? Thank you anyways for touching on this very important topic on this video with fully honesty. Very few people unfortunately dare talking about the bad sides of Malta.

[@AlexinMalta]

Not really deeply disappointed, but i do feel sad for certain things happening the island. I own an apartment here, im settled down here and my financial situation is excellent, i work hard(smart) and i earn more each year, so i fall in the category “more you earn less you will complain”, so for now, im not leaving ❤️

[@eveduibhir8902]

Hi Alex, enjoyed the video as well. I have nothing to compare it with as I only be arrived this year, in April. I love it here, I like the life in comparison to things back home in the US. Cost of living is better for me, here in Malta, instead of Florida, USA. On the other hand, my husband is not having it so easy. He's been looking for work and it has been difficult. He does construction, but he has been unable to find employer who will issue work permit, and in fact even worked with one company and they promised to issue work permit, but never did and they withhold money owed. It is a practice. He hires foreigners, promises work permits and then does not pay everything when owed. He always hold some back. Eventually one guy left and he was owed €700, and the guy refuses to pay, eventually my husband left as well, and he is refusing to pay €500 that he owes. So, yes, for some Malta is great, but for others it can be a nightmare.

[@AlexinMalta]

Ahhh :/ sorry to hear all of this about your hubby but thanks for sharing it🫶🏼

[@jadebadgal2384]

I started following you because I was going to move to Malta next year for school, your videos are very insightful and I'm sure Malta is beautiful, but after a few months and seeing from different perspectives I've realised it's not for me. Ended up cancelling my plans, maybe I'll visit soon, but definitely won't move over there.

[@simonebillings2590]

Informative video, Alex! It appears I lived there for the brief work stint I had in Spring 2019 at the right time, for the prices you're talking about are quite high compared to what I had to pay. But then I think the prices here where I live (California) have also skyrocketed in the past year or two, and as a homeowner (no mortgage), I wonder how younger people are ever going to afford buying a place or even renting sometimes. Thanks for another great video!

[@cheddarman8436]

Hello, the price are high allover the world. Welcome to Kilifi Kenya

[@jansammut9557]

I think you covered most of the reasons why Malta isn't as desirable a place to live and work in as it once was. It has also become less attractive as a tourist destination, at least for myself and a couple I know, who used to visit Malta every year. Thanks for the video, which covers a difficult topic, and could easily have resulted in people getting very flustered if it had been less than truthful in describing how Malta has undergone so much change in such a short period of time, and how that has ihad an impact on people's lives.

[@libatalklieb5793]

Have you heard of progress?

[@buchephalandra4797]

i agree with you, as far as i could tell this summer was not full of tourists like last summers…I think that the poor quality of food and poor service is slowly but surely decreasing the number of tourists from year to year.

[@jeidric0916680]

As a foreigner myself especially coming from Far East. I am no longer feel welcome living in Malta and deciding to go back to my country. I thought Malta will help me to build my future but it only struggle me to live and survive. Everything is becoming expensive and the salary increase is not even worthy of increase.

[@AlexinMalta]

🥹🥹❤️

[@Leo13547]

True words Alex 😊 thank you

[@AlexinMalta]

❤️

[@marcellef8302]

"It's not like what it used to be before" - 1000% agree with you! I am Maltese Canadian and this is my 3rd visit to Malta. I have been here for almost 3 months and, unfortunately I have to say, I can't wait to go back to Canada. 🇨🇦 I'm very disappointed and this will be my last visit to Malta. 😕

[@James-tk9to]

There's no such thing as 1000% 100% is sufficient

[@johnabela932]

There's pros & cons for every country. Understandable in your case, your home is always where your heart is ♥ 🍁. Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

[@marcellef8302]

@@johnabela932 Absolutely 🇨🇦😊👍

[@BlackAria1974]

Why? Has the island gotten that bad. I was born here in Canada, but I love Malta. I've been there twice. I haven't been back before covid.

[@marcellef8302]

@@BlackAria1974 Too few authentic Maltese natives (even they are leaving Malta). It is slummy looking, very sad. Even walking around is hazardous, as pavement/sidewalks are very rough, slippery, and unkempt. Garbage is everywhere - yuk!

[@drlawrencemayo]

I maltese. We need more people like you. Would like to be on one of your videos one day 😊

[@AlexinMalta]

Lets link, Would love to have a Maltese in an upcoming video

[@shwetaineurope]

So true😢 It will be a stupid. Making a decision moving to Malta . To all the hoteliers no matter how many years of experience you have. The salary for all the departments is €1000 .I am the one among those people who regreat making a move dreaming of having a better life in EU .

[@AlexinMalta]

Im sending you a hug, please say hi if you see me somewhere

[@abubakarladan1324]

Hi

[@NinaNina-tm2mo]

Continue on with your vlogs as they are interesting, covering different aspects of life in Malta. Your suggestions are also worth taking notes. Thank you. God bless

[@marcgove6806]

Hi Alex, Your information is correct and the struggle of migrants is the same all around the world. Moving for a better life than their home countries. In the sixties Maltese were leavening Malta for a better life. I was one of those immigrating to Canada in 1967. Now retired and spend my time between Malta & Canada. In Canada the 5 major grocery chains have recorded their highest profits. Rents are no less than $2000.00 monthly (1500 euros) and higher. Seems that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. We also spend time in the winter in the Dominican Republic, same story with low wages and high cost of living. Hopefully a balance will be found. The other problem with many migrants is that they are also helping their families back in their countries and trying to save so they make a big sacrifice by living 3 in a room. Seems this has been happening for decades. it was this way for us when we moved to Canada two families living in one house. you make the sacrifice to try and get ahead. as you mentioned many working two jobs, no different that we did in the sixties in Canada. The best investment you can make is in your education, this will move you ahead.

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you for sharing this 🫶🏼

[@marcgove6806]

Just remember that wages are always catching up to prices. When my dad bought a house it was 4 times their annual salary. when we bought our house it was 2 times our annual salary. when my son bought his house it was 4 times their annual salary. Time will tell. again this is a global matter than just Malta.@@AlexinMalta

[@IxNxFxExRxNxO]

Maltese here, all true. Keep it up Alex.

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you

[@Anonymous-Matrix]

I was thinking to move to malta from Pakistan after watching your vedio randomly i appreciate your true opinion.

[@WANicoRobin]

Thank you for sharing your opinion. I love it and I'm moving there.

[@sonamtsering2523]

Alex all what you have said is very true 👍 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊God bless you 🙏

[@TravelintheLand]

I visited 8 countries, you are right. malta is start losing people due to very important issue of high rents, low savings and only 10 days grace period while termination contract

[@irminschembri8263]

What baffles me is the fact that the Maltese government allowed the influx of these non-EU citizens into an EU country !! I have yet to find a Maltese taxi driver from Attard to Sliema ! And yes, Malta is great when you are well off !

[@y.g24]

Because they need it , Maltese people used to do the low paying jobs and now they have the higher paying jobs. They won’t go back

[@AlexinMalta]

Its a cheap labor, its needed for the Maltese to make even more money, once they squeze the juice out of each foreigner, he is out, and a new one will come

[@allvano]

​@@AlexinMaltaa very "traditional" business. Thousands of years old.

[@tracyvicarage1074]

Thank you for being so honest and truthful about malta unfortunately it's the same in every country everybody is out to make a quick buck😤

[@gregorpeter]

I can comment it this way: when I was moving to Malta I had no expectations, but all of them failed. There are things which are beyond your imagination, there are some minimum standards for everyone from Europe, so you don't consider them to fail. But they do here. #Malta is like 50yr ago in Europe.

[@AlexinMalta]

In some way yes it is 50y backwards

[@davidoladebosclot3086]

Nice one Alex. Nevertheless, I'm still moving to Malta by March because I love the island and I wish to be in one of your videos. David from Nigeria thanks.

[@NBKiRS]

I visited Malta right before the pandemic in order to get a general impression about the country and consider does in make sense to move there or not. What was attractive for me in Malta: attractive tax system for non-domicile residents who make money abroad remotely, good Mideterranean climate in comparison to Poland where I used to live, English is an official language which is convenient. But my first negative impression about Malta upon arrival changed my initial intention to move there. Here is what I disliked: first, the island of Malta is too overpopulated and densly built, so you feel yourself as in an anthill; second, the island is too dry and lacking greenery, there are allmost no trees, just dry limestones and cactuses; third, in winter it is cold in maltese houses, since the weather in winter is not too warm, but the is no heating inside. Finally, I moved to another country with similar tax benefits but not so overpopulated, greener and more picturesque, with warmer winters and not so hot summers. The only disadvantage here: English is not an official language here, so one have to learn the local language (though in Malta as well one should learn the local Maltese language as well to feel comfortable as part of the society). I just would not advertise the country too much in order not to get it overcrowded by the newcomers as it happened to Malta.

[@BadGenFit]

So good video alex! Iets hope that in the future we see vids from u where u talk how the things changed to better direction again:)

[@AlexinMalta]

Fingers crossed :)❤️

[@tinacassar6566]

Cost of living is up everywhere, even in the lucky country Australia. Homes are so expensive especially if you live in Sydney. In regards to the cleanness everyone is responsible , maybe have taller bins so the cats cant get to them and tight lids , you are very lucky your bins are collected every day ours here are collected once a week. We should all work together so the jewel in the Mediterranean stays that way. I'm a proud Maltese, Australian and a lot off people I meet in my everyday life, comments how beautiful Malta is .❤ and so are its people ❤

[@xagusd9292]

once a week. oh my God.

[@libatalklieb5793]

@@xagusd9292 Get over it.

[@jyotirmoyroy6345]

You r so correct.. See i am from South Asian country and seeking a better opportunity to earn money.. Now if I have to spend lot of money on rent then how it is wise to be there. However, malta is beautiful and people as well but again we should be on same page to get work done.

[@AlexinMalta]

🙏🏻❤️

[@manangmaryschannel7275]

Thanks sir for your sharing and im so enjoy to watching your this video. About discussing country malta. so it can help me to decide if i do moves their thanks Good bless to everybody

[@AlexinMalta]

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[@PlanetMedia-e4r]

What would you say about migration crisis (people coming from Africa in boats)? Is this a big problem for the Maltese? I am soon going to visit Malta, but with all the TV and YT news, I am now afraid if it is a safe place for a girl to travel.

[@xagusd9292]

when I checked world main earthquake fault lines,I saw that malta may be in very risky location. imagine you dont want to pay high rents and you bought an apartment and one day..... I hope it will never happen but I like to getting myself ready for worst scenarios.

[@franciscocarrasco9486]

I can see an Alex in Cyprus coming up very soon. #rentforyourmorgageandmoveout

[@AlexinMalta]

😅😅💰

[@KonstantinosPapaioannou-m6y]

Malta is a nightmare to live in. Dirt, noise, traffic , rediculous prices, low quality of services, pollution ,overpopulation, NO green , construction greed. Having the sun there 300 days a year is not enough guys! This place is the worst i ever been in Europe. Hope i ll make it leaving it soon.

[@libatalklieb5793]

the sooner you go the better.

[@AlexinMalta]

I still love it :)

[@libatalklieb5793]

@@KonstantinosPapaioannou-m6y When you are poor like you are, it doesn't matter where you live.

[@rosemallia5252]

Yeah well.dont come back then.

[@esthoosampule129]

Alex at the moment I am in Sharjah UAE, trying to get a job here and try to move to Malta this is a school teacher and a Pastor (Samuel Charles) your loving subscribers and I will also like the area where you are living because my family and I don't like dirty places to live inn anyway thanks.

[@AlexinMalta]

🙏🏻

[@harisumair]

Malta was my 1st priority as dream destination😅 a few months ago,, but now it's not in my top 10. God bless Malta.

[@xandor007]

All in all, it's not as good as it was years ago. Not just for the prices, but for how crowded it became. 😶😶

[@AlexinMalta]

Yes. But i wont leave :)

[@xandor007]

@@AlexinMalta Who said you need to leave ? 😉

[@stevejessemey8428]

Trust me, the longer you live in Malta, the more your videos will start to sway towards the downside of this tiny island. I am half Maltese and half English. So basically I know all the ins and outs of this country. If your salary is around €3500 per month, you can live a life of semi luxury. I used to own two businesses bringing thousands of Japanese people to this country and I was making around €17.000 per month, and I lived in Portomaso. At that time of course I lived a life of luxury. Frequent holidays to Rome, and business trips to Japan. God if I had to lay out my entire life here, it would take me an eye watering month to write. Malta used to be a lovely place to live, but sadly due to many issues that have been in the news recently, along with the amount of construction, filthy streets, high cost of living, expensive rent as you mentioned, make's Malta a less attractive place to move to. Oh and don't get me started about huge cockroaches running around at night as you walk around Floriana towards Valletta. In short, Malta is like looking at a gentleman from a far , who is wearing a fashionable suit, but the closer you get towards him, you start to realise the suit is of cheap quality, dirty shoes and a bad stench of body odor. So yes, if you are making really good money, Malta has many places to wine and dine, and you always have the cash to travel abroad to a place where it has fresh breathable air and open spaces.

[@AlexinMalta]

What a constructive feedback, thank you so much. Where do you live now ?

[@stevejessemey8428]

@@AlexinMalta Thank you for your reply Alex. Currently I am living in Floriana.Oh but if you knew ! Keep up with the good work as always. For there will be many tales and stories to tell in the near future.

[@libatalklieb5793]

@@stevejessemey8428 You don't make sense. You say Malta is shit, yet you still live there.

[@stevejessemey8428]

@@libatalklieb5793 That's because one must have an IQ above 50 to fully understand 🥳 . If I was 30 years younger, I would go back to Japan where I used to live for 15 years. But now I am too old to live in another country again. Anyway, explaining my glorious history to you would be like explaining Element 115 to a toddler 🙏. Nice nickname by the way. Libatalklieb 🤣🤣🤣

[@libatalklieb5793]

@@stevejessemey8428 You need help.

[@angelinaperfumes]

Thank you Alex! ❤

[@roadmentinggg1120]

We are coming to visit Malta end of October, what type of clothes do I need to pack for me and the kids, I'm not sure what type of weather will be like at that time

[@AlexinMalta]

Light long sleve

[@monicagerrard36]

All you are saying is so true so sad for Malta is lovely x

[@rogerlee7727]

@alexinmalta can you make a video about citizenship by investment in Malta? There are rumors the EU is trying to stop.that program

[@AlexinMalta]

If countries are abusing the system they will suffer, Cyprus for example

[@rogerlee7727]

@@AlexinMalta so are you saying Malta is abusing the citizenship program?

[@johnabela932]

"IT TAKES TWO TO SPEAK THE TRUTH - ONE TO SPEAK AND ANOTHER TO HEAR" (HDT 🇺🇸 📝 ). Alex I admire individuals who are not afraid to tell the TRUTH. Notwithstanding current Global Financial turmoil, in my humble opinion, Malta still has to definitely change it's current a€€i€ude and direction 🙏. "Malta's future is in everyone's 🇲🇹 hands".. THANKS ALEX 🎤 🎥 👏 . Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

[@AlexinMalta]

Thanks John🫶🏼

[@johnabela932]

@@AlexinMalta My pleasure, as always Alex. Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

[@marima5226]

Dear Alex🥰, can you talk about the health system in Malta? Is it good? For those who come from Europe, as far as I know, the blue card for EU countries does it include all types of treatment?

[@AlexinMalta]

Hey hey. Im going to do video on this topic soon

[@johnm7469]

Thanks Alex!

[@AlexinMalta]

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[@ds5379]

The TCNs from developing countries working on low salaries won't stop coming if you allow them to. What we consider as poor living standards is still better than the desperation back home, no matter how much you tell them not to come. Unless the authorities slam the brakes on the importation of cheap labour, they'll keep coming.

[@sarienavandermerwe5660]

It's not on the authorities to only slam the breaks on importing cheap labour. Everyone is just trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. It's also about implementing fair wages, reasonable and affordable rent, and living costs. Yes, there are a lot of expats but in pursuit of basic human dignity, i do not believe that anyone should be taken advantage of, in any sense. The Maltese know that they cannot live on salaries being offered, so bringing in so called cheap labour seems to be the answer. You cannot blame a person for taking a chance to have a better life. But sadly, most will be sorely disappointed if coming to Malta!

[@ds5379]

@@sarienavandermerwe5660The truth is that Malta offers a path of least resistance to come in, even though the salaries are not ok. They will try their luck. For this to stop requires internal political will. Assuming they will be sorely disappointed is fantasy because you don't know the living standards of where they come from.

[@sarienavandermerwe5660]

@ds5379 You are 100% correct. But just because it might be better conditions here than where someone is from, does still not mean that it is good or acceptable. The greed has gone to another level. It's no wonder people live 10, 20 or more in 2 bedroom apartments. Just trying to survive. I totally agree with you. There has to be changes. And hopefully sooner rather than later. Or Malta might just become a ghost island.

[@ds5379]

@@sarienavandermerwe5660 yes that's why I am saying the will needs to be internal to change the status quo. Rules must be out in place on how much you can cram in a single apartment, some form of rent caps must be put in place, and the minimum wage raised.

[@sarienavandermerwe5660]

@ds5379 Absolutely. Just because someone is an expat living on minimum wage, does not mean they shouldn't have a voice. Changes definitely need to be made to protect everyone - both the Maltese and expats. But unfortunately, these are changes that will need to be made at higher levels, where we don't have a say in it. We can always sign an expat petition 🤣 or just hope for the best.

[@xagusd9292]

dürüst olmak gerekirse, benim fikrime göre eğer maltada ingilizce yerine italyanca veya ispanyolca konuşuluyor olsaydı, ada tamamen boşalırdı.

[@AlexinMalta]

Kabul ediyorum

[@EbereChigbo]

Alex please 🙏 can you do a video on the process of relocating to Malta as a Nurse. Malta is my dream destination. I am a registered Nurse.

[@Naijamustwork]

HOW IS NURSING JOBS IN MALTA. HOW'S THE SALARIES, ALLOWANCES AND HOW CAN INTERNATIONAL NURSES APPLY TO WORK IN MALTA???

[@AlexinMalta]

Video will come on this topic

[@Naijamustwork]

@@AlexinMalta thanks so much Alex. I must feature in one or more of your Videos after my relocation to Malta through Nursing Recruitment.

[@robertborg4934]

You are right Alex

[@AlexinMalta]

🫶🏼

[@shaikwaqhar3148]

Thanks for Sharing this Alex Cuz I face with the same issue Cuz the land lord they need the Deposit 300€ if the Bedspace is 300€ and the Agent they need 150€ Only for viewing and if we are ready to Book the space why the Landlord They don't Contact Directly to the tenants if the Contact the tenants it will be easy to save the money what we are paying to agents and I face many issues no Cleanliness in the Apartments and the washrooms no hand showers in toilets when the land lord lesing the property to the tenants they should visit every week to check what is happening in his property is the tenants keeping it clean and tidy cuz I find very untidy flats when I visited to find my Accommodation and they should decrease the Rent Amount Please If someone feels bad I'm really very sorry But I miss Malta the Island is very beautiful and the people are very friendly ❤

[@lobo98178]

I’m almost 3 months here Alex but still I didn’t receive my id card so bad experience here no money for rent and money

[@AlexinMalta]

:/ wanna do a video with me ?

[@lobo98178]

@@AlexinMalta no thank you Alex now just got work after long wait still waiting my id card. Ian watching your video s always thank you

[@FardeenZiady]

Hello alex i love your hard work & informative videos. I am from Pakistan ❤️

[@AlexinMalta]

Love to Pakistan🫶🏼

[@ricardo53100]

What sort of income taxes and insurances must be paid? How much does a single person have to gross to net out Eur 2 500 per month?

[@AlexinMalta]

Bit more than 3K gross

[@mohankarki2035]

Hello sir good morning I am from Nepal Can you know that now what of Malta work permit situation I have apply all redy for Malta I have received from idintity Malta application summit before 2 month I will be check may application Third party prosess I don't understand

[@esthoosampule129]

Alex million thanks for sharing truth as far as I know by watching your and others videos on Malta, Alex MALTA is still my family and mine dream destination but due to funds my family and I are looking for JOBS in English subject teachers in UAE School to move one day to beautiful MALTA.

[@AlexinMalta]

🫶🏼🙏🏻

[@CesarBurden]

Thanks for the info

[@AlexinMalta]

Pleasure

[@libatalklieb5793]

All these foreigners coming to Malta is pushing rents up for the Maltese also. Not every Maltese owns their own home.

[@AlexinMalta]

True

[@fredericsilvestre3588]

Is Malta still a dream destination for safety?

[@dast.sanchezt]

Malta being safe is one of the things that keeps people here. Low salaries, being told to go back to your country, barely having enough money to survive is better than being scared to take out your phone on the streets. I've known a lot of foreigners listing all the good things from their countries compared to Malta and finishing the sentence with... "But Malta is a very safe place".

[@AlexinMalta]

It is

[@camtonyray666]

The moment we begun to collectively accept this over-reliance we have on money dominance and finances is the same moment our standards were on the decline as both a nation in this country and as people with ideals of integrity.

[@AlexinMalta]

👍🏻

[@soulstar5161]

Exactly the same thing happened in Ireland with one difference, shit weather

[@AlexinMalta]

🫶🏼

[@mariogrech2804]

Well done Alex 👍🇦🇺

[@xagusd9292]

I've never visited Malta, but it seems to me that Malta is home to a lot of people who speak sloppy broken weak English. English is not their native language. Even the Maltese people.This may be a disadvantage for a person who wants to learn English at an advanced level in Malta.

[@libatalklieb5793]

Another dope.

[@xagusd9292]

@@libatalklieb5793 Thousands of Indian Pakistanis on an island of 20km x 20km. Even Alex, who made this video, is a Macedonian with a heavy english accent and he is talking with 3000-5000words. Maltese people learn English at school. Who is dope now?

[@libatalklieb5793]

@@xagusd9292 is the dope.

[@parkashmagar8468]

wants more video on same topic

[@AlexinMalta]

Will do

[@parkashmagar8468]

@@AlexinMalta I am non EU citizens planning for international study in Malta is it worth it just curious because others European countries have language barriers

[@Dani-jq6db]

Gez the rubbish issue is not rocket science. As you said it's everybody's responsibility the councils and the people. First up educate people , have a system with putting garbage bags in bins outside how hard is that , and there needs to be harsher penalties to.

[@AlexinMalta]

🫶🏼🙏🏻

[@CASTALYA77]

I believe bins are not used due to fear of having them stolen.

[@pablotigercat951]

Hi, how much is the apartment cost per month in Malta?

[@AlexinMalta]

Check my videos

[@eremalik1482]

How can I move there without finding a job?

[@AlexinMalta]

With a plane 😅

[@france4me117]

I still have family members in Malta and yes, they are Maltese by birth … I myself lived in Malta since 1962 till 1989 and I can tell you, yes Alex things changed drastically in Malta since I left to Australia and a professional visa as I’m a Senior Associate Barrister at a major International Criminal Law Firm and I can tell you, you’re correct. However, most countries including Australia, rent have shot off the roof and whilst I don’t rent, I know of lots of people that can’t even rent. In Australia we have rent assistance by the Australian Federal Government. I also lived in Denmark, France and Sweden and yes, lifestyle is a million time better the Malta however, if you’re not qualified, you suffer that that respect. Lots of progress has been done in Malta since I moved, however with progress comes lots of greed, corruption and above all since Malta is tiny, dirt that you could clearly see.

[@umairzahid6020]

Honestly speaking, very difficult to survive if you have salary morrthan 30,000 There is no entertainment no infrastructure like other countries 2bed apartment is morethan 1000 euro Spending on groceries 500 to 700 Very difficult to adjust here even you come from a developed country

[@AlexinMalta]

Thats why i say net 2500 is starting point fro a normal life in Malta

[@gregorpeter]

It is not airbnb problem, it happens everywhere. It is also a culturewise thing, it is related to Maltese dirty habbits. I have seen many times Maltese people throwing dirty water away, directly on pavements, streets etc. When they clean their balcony everything falls down, landing on cars, pavement, people. A few times I almost got it on my face when I was walking. That is their dirty habbit, it has nothing to do with airbnb. Actually the fact that airbnb guests put bags when they leave is a good sign of willing to clean after themselves. I live in non-touristic location and garbage is everywhere because of the system. How the hell you can collect garbage only twice a week and directly from pavements (bags with garbage are on pavements!). Just install a proper sheds for garbage like in civilized country.

[@AlexinMalta]

I gave the AirBnb as an example, we all make mess around Malta regardless of nationality

[@malleshammyakala9068]

Very nice 👍

[@AlexinMalta]

Thanks

[@prashanthpolasa7707]

Good morning... Sir can I ask question sir still jobs avalabele in malta because now closed malta workpermit

[@AlexinMalta]

Not so much that you can find

[@sonu_saifi1]

Sorry, I am a little late in watching the video because a new member has come to my house, I have a son.(Jabra Fan From India)

[@michelvidallo7288]

But the id card is getting too long to get.😢

[@susanfield]

Spot on ,,

[@AlexinMalta]

Thank you🙏🏻

[@UDAAN2]

Hello sir I am coming malta how get visa sir

[@AlexinMalta]

Good luck

[@mohammadaslam1010]

Things and situations are changing but opportunity for talent is everywhere.

[@alygrant3467]

Please don't move back to your country I have had the same from a small minority moving from Scotland to Ireland and back in the day my lovely Maltese friends would go to Australia and other countries and none of my Maltese friends overseas were told go back to your own country ce la vie keep going Alex x

[@AlexinMalta]

❤️

[@user-ir2xx8ue8t]

After living two years in Malta, I am very positive about living in Malta, Maltese people and expats. # of sunny days yearly, warm climates, beautiful sea and safety are greater than other countries. Very satisfying.

[@rajeshN97421]

Man 👋What's your annual salary ❓

[@charlied2393]

MOVING to MALTA? , NO , Just for HOLIDAY , Why ? MALTA IS OVERCROWDED WITH Foreigners, and very high cost of living. & very high property prices. it was good to move by 1990, not present time, for normal people... I had a dream to go living there for good, but that all changed. MALTA had Totally changed in every aspect. , Good for the once who's been living there before the 90's because very well settled & can easily sell & buy property again, but not to move now & start Unless for those who are well off, like many foreigners are doing .... BEFORE YOU MAKE THE Move, spent at least 4 months to see for yourself, Do not listen from others, YOU HAVE to check out yourself First. Simple as that.. I Love ♥MALTA, HAS Many relatives there, & mis them, but to move, it's not for ME.♥

[@sameerkazi4955]

Bro I need part time job can u please help me out I am in malta from last month

[@sonu_saifi1]

bro am indian am also went to come malta you know why because in india am ern 100 euro in a month and also convents add in who expend in my own my 100 euro .if malta give me 1000 euro in a month it a pleasure for me.and am ready to move malta .I have talked to an agent, he is asking for ten thousand euros and I am going to give it to him next month.

[@buchephalandra4797]

Invest 10k in your country not to random person from some european island 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sonu_saifi1]

Thanks For Greet ADV BUT ITS My Final decision @@buchephalandra4797

[@HaretEmmanuellaAnolue]

Kalkara is very clean

[@AlexinMalta]

Indeed

[@serkanyuncuoglu9543]

Hello everyone, I’m thinking move to Malta for work, I need someone that can answer to my question? Or any WhatsApp chat group have ? Thank you.

[@farahfarahsa6524]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AlexinMalta]

❤️

[@rahmanshaikh-you]

Please tell me Airconditioning company vacancy open, only video bro...

[@markatag2680]

Definitely a needed job, google m.a.a malta, they handle daikin, apply direct

[@neriku3]

Shame ut had to end like this