How much money you need to live a good life in Malta?

How much money you need to live a good life in Malta? In todays video we are talking about the income in Malta and how much you need to earn for a good life here. Some people can live with 1200euros some people need over 5000 euros for a good life. I did a small survey about the cost of living in Malta and i asked the general public what is a good income in Malta. Majority of people say minimum 2000 euros for a single person

[VickiChadwick]

Thank you for a very informative video Alex. Obviously I don't live in Malta, so I really can't comment on how much you need to have a good life there, however having lived in three countries & travelled extensively over the past 5 years, I can honestly say since 2021 everything including rent, food, fuel, & the cost of living in general has gone up tremendously in every country in the world!
I currently live in the UK having moved from Australia in 2021, & both these countries people are struggling financially! We all have very different interpretations of a decent life. To some that may mean eating out five nights a week (or 7😂), but to others they prefer to stay home, have friends around & have a BBQ or dinner party, which is much cheaper than eating out!
The fabulous thing about life is that we all need to do what makes us happy, & therefore it's important to try your best to earn enough money to live a happy & fulfilled lifestyle. Probably doesn't help with your question about Malta, but as a more mature (older 😘) woman we find that our priorities in life change as we get older, therefore what you need to earn to have a decent life changes also!
You are a Superstar, & thank you for everything you do to help other people my friend ..xx👏🙏❤️❤️

[MysticScapes]

Hey, we live in a global society, whether we like it or not. Malta, like many other countries, operates in a free market where opportunities are open to all, not assigned by entitlement. Blaming foreigners for "taking jobs" is a simplistic and defensive mindset. I've seen the same rhetoric in the US, Germany, Denmark, and Malaysia—Malta isn't unique in this regard. Over the years, I've learned to see this for what it is and not take it too seriously.

[Juventinu]

Replies to your questions at the end of the video:

I'm Maltese. While Malta is definitely overpopulated and the construction industry is a racket, having foreigners here is great for economic growth. They help sustain our economy, hospitals, catering services, construction and more. If all foreigners had to leave tomorrow, Malta's public services would collapse, and we would have bigger problems than overpopulation.

I also believe that having a mix of foreigners among us has helped broaden our opinions and perspectives about how we view life and others from different cultures, religions, and ethnicities. This diversity brings challenges, such as pressure on housing which is evident. However, these can be addressed through thoughtful urban planning, which is definitely missing here. The destruction of the environment continues unabated due to this.

Also, the modern world is no longer just countries with borders; it's one global country. As a small island nation, Malta's prosperity is intrinsically linked to global trade and cooperation. We all depend on each other, and those who say otherwise are jumping on the populist bandwagon that foreigners are the problem, when they are not!

[ellipszilonq]

I have an entry level office job, share an apartment, don't drink or smoke, don't go anywhere, don't have a car, and I can get by on my 23k salary. It's not ideal, but it's really not as hard as most expats make it out to be.

[marima]

Whoever does not want to work always blames others
They also say this in Denmark, that foreigners took our work, to the point that a Danish journalist presented a program about the work that most foreigners do, which was working in the field collecting the crop. They were all foreigners from Lithuania, Poland and different countries. They hired Danes in the same job and these were the people. Those who receive assistance from the state start working for only half an hour and begin to complain of back pain and that they are sick.
so many lies and arguments
I was seeing all this on TV, then the journalist asked the employer why you hire only foreigners and not Danes, knowing that he is Danish. He said the Danes are lazy and create excuses so that they do not do this hard work. He said if it were not for the foreigners, I would have closed the business.
And also those who work in room service hotels and other jobs that require effort

Most of the work that requires the effort of foreigners is done here. Thank God, the truth has become clear

The same goes for Malta, I think foreigners took their jobs, according to what they say!!

[xuereb]

The working class in Malta does not earn more than 20k per year, excluding professionals obviously. Many live of 15000 a year so yes that is the true picture.

[WinstonEdgoose]

Most Maltese don't even earn 2k net as managers in Maltese companies. I think you are missing a point, when you say there are people earning 10 20 30k a month.... they are surely remote and being paid from aboard. The majority of Maltese work in Maltese companies, it's another world and wage.

[BrunoXeta]

Hey Alex, thanks for the excellent job you did on this video. I’m Brazilian and I’m going to Malta on January as a digital nomad to study english and your videos are very helpful to me to take some decisions.

This kind of question is very difficult to answer because it will depend on the person’s background, some people can live a good life without no “luxury’s” and be very happy and some no.

So it’s very important to us not take an answer as a universal truth, we must try to analyze and understand if what people saying makes sense for you and your background or not.

Many thanks mate!

[renogrech]

I work in the public sector.i earn 1400 a month. I have my own appartment, so i dont have rent. I have a car . My life is go to work, after i go home and once a month i go to eat out because i cannot afford. So i think i am existing not lliving.

[edumachdo]

Watching this I get your point about living comfortably and yet realize I’m quite fortunate for spending less and being able to save without sharing the apartment (I would go crazy if I did! 😅). Currently living in the south and paying less than 1k for an apartment (not a studio), 300-400€ for groceries, 20€ for unlimited phone plan and a bit of upkeep expenses for the car. Fortunately for me I don’t like to go out and party that much ahahahaha, but still I eat out approximately once a week, sometimes (rarely) have food delivered and travel home 3 times a year. You don’t need 4k net to do this! But also, I definitely agree that you shouldn’t come to Malta on the average national wage. If you come here, spend a little, enjoy life or you will go crazy. If you just want to save, save, save, there are better countries in western/northern europe to do it (you can even visit Malta from there).

[sdboka]

That last comment hits the spot Alex. THIS IS EXACTLY what all foreigners feel whenever Maltese people comment that they feel like we are stealing their jobs. When the Maltese employees in our company are the laziest of everyone in the company. Im not saying all Maltese employees were lazy but everyone who comes in late, leaves exactly on time (not a problem), sleeps on the job, watches youtube while working were all Maltese. just saying. If they cant keep up to the foreign nationals' work ethics then i dont think they have the right to complain that jobs are being stolen from them.

[immortalayan]

Hey, Alex you are absolutely right about the monthly income. 2k euro should be the decent salary to live in the island. Also, don’t forget we as a expat need to send some amount of our salary to support our family back in our home country. Which again put us down a little on savings, also it’s a choice of an individual!

[tamarachetcuti]

Alex, I really love your channel. I'm Maltese but I left in 2017. It's interesting to keep up with Malta from an expat's eyes. Regarding the microphone, I didn't mind it as since you are just sitting down with no guests and reading out the screenshots with comments, I could listen to you without looking anyway while I washed the dishes.

[Dani-jqdb]

You can get 3 pizzas and soft drinks for 40 euro easy. The band clubs and local eaterys are very reasonable, all depending we're you eat. Very simple live within your means. To many people, don't live by that motto.

[andrewscerri]

Maltese person here, to answer your question on jobs taken by foreigners. It's a broad statement.... its always been a must in top industries to have the best people and ofcourse the jobs we didn't want to do needed to be filled. With progress come new problems and sadly people do suffer ( younger generations especially )

[ds]

On food expenses: we are a couple paying mortgage on our own property. Grocery expenses: we get buy with 300 euros a month joint. On top of that, we mjght get a delivery once a week and eat out once a week. But I dont consider eating out all the time "living a good life" - the best food you can eat is the food that you cook.

[DanielDlabaja-xfdx]

Hi everyone thank you for a great video. I just moved to Malta from Iceland. Iam currently looking into jobs and for my surprise going thru them I can't believe that many jobs are paid around only 1000 eur a month such as restaurant personal, construction workers, electricians, welders, solar panel installers, del8very drivers et. all making pretty much the same ( minimum wage ) so my question is how can you survive if my rent is 900 a month or what you all do making 2, 3 or 4000 a month? Thank you

[johnabela]

WHAT A 'HOT POTATO' OF A TOPIC DEAR ALEX 🔥 🥔 😊
It's a simple formula. Lifestyle and Salary are closely related . The former has to be always within the latter's boundaries or else a problem is crea€ed, it's not rocket science.
I think some of those Maltese complainants residing in Malta should come out of their cocoon, look at the whole picture and stop thinking that 'the grass is always greener on the other side' (as they say.) Vicky Chadwick hit the nail on the head. The whole world 🌎 has changed forever since Covid -19.
Re 'cheap' labour, I think it also exists in Malta's hospitality/tourist industry.
Thanks Alex for 'stiring the pot' yet again 🥣 😂👏
Cheers 👍🇲🇹❤️🇪🇺

[renatapascoal]

There are months that i can live with 1000-1200 or even less. There are months that i spend almost all salary (but is very rare), if i decide to schedule some holidays abroad or buy some expensive art supplies. It depends on your life standards, i was used to live in Portugal where bills are super expensive and salaries are low, so i am a bit used to look at prices and try to make it stretch somehow - but this is not a good thing sometimes. I am a lonesome person, but i like to be like that - Currently I rent a flat in Gozo, i eat at home (i love to cook and i confess that quality of the food here in Restaurants is overall bad - i always pass super bad after eating in restaurants here), i use public transports, i practice athletics alone, I dont enjoy to just go out with friends without a very good plan (find it nonsense), I like to swim on the beach (a hobbie that doesnt cost money), I avoid crowds and concerts, I love to create arts, perfumes, fashion and plants (thats where i spend a bit more - but i usually buy things on sale (except art supplies))... probably some people with my salary would already left Malta, but it also depends on your life, your hobbies, ... Considering rents are much cheaper in Gozo, I would say, for those who really live in Malta, around 2300eur net, to have some margin to save or spend in something else. But i am far from earning this salary..

[cinabonello]

Such an interesting vidio you really explain everything much as it is ….hear from people how much Malta has changed