PROS AND CONS - What it's really like living in Malta?!
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
- Thank you for clicking on today's video! As you can see by the title, we are talking about the pros and cons when it comes to living in Malta!! If you have any questions about my experience living in Malta then feel free to leave me a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram
As always, these are my own opinions based on my experiences on living in Malta for 3+ years. Feel free to leave you own opinions in the comments, but remember, kindness costs nothing 😊
Cons Summarised:
1. It's dirty
2. Construction
3. Imported Food
4. Traffic
5. Crazy Weather
Pros Summarised:
1. Varied Job Opportunities
2. Diverse Mix of Cultures
3. Nothing is too far
4. It's Beautiful!
5. Amazing Weather
See you soon!
Tess x
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I've been here 15 years. The hottest summer I experienced it got to 49 degrees for a few days back in 2013. I used to put my pillow in the freezer for a couple of hours before going to bed. AND I didn't have AC back in those days. Utter nightmare!
@Moon Rise No. You would struggle to make ends meet and pay rent. That is very low.
49? it never got more than 43.7
Super sweet and found your post while looking at Malta for my next destination. Enjoyed your brief details on Malta, very informative. Have a pleasant time, Terra May!
Hi Tessa,
Hope you are doing well.
Thank you for sharing the video ☺️
Hi Tessa job well done. Thanks for sharing! Stay safe.
Hi 👋 thanks so much! 🥰
Nice video. Thank you.
I totally agree with you in every way. I too am living in Malta and I was born here. Nice review by the way.
Thanks so much 🥰
Please, do you have any idea on how someone could get a job in a factory.
I've been working as a packer in a manufacturing company in Dubai.
Thanks you for your information 💕
Where have you been shopping? Fresh strawberries, in Mellieha, where I live, are between 2 and 2.5 euro. Go to a small market. A lot of them are owned by farm families. I am able to eat things here that I gave up 10 or more years ago, when I lived in the States. Just bought broccoli and mushrooms yesterday. Like having diamonds and rubies, except they are edible. 40C may seem hot to someone who grew up in Britain, but it is normal for people like me. All a matter of what you're accustomed to. But I don't like the damp in winter.
I was thinking the same about the weather 😭. I live in a country where it is normal for the temperature to he 47,48 degrees Celsius in the summer so it getting to 40 rarely is fine for me!
Keep making videos about Malta.wish u best of luck
as a maltese person i wish you would've talked more about our history cause like you said we have old temples from probably centuries ago but we are also known for being (i think) the most bombed place in world war 2 because we were being invaded by everyone and so we were getting bombed by almost everyone
Hi 👋 As this was a Pros and Cons video I wouldn't have listed the history in either, but totally agree with you! But if/when I make a general info video on Malta then I will absolutely talk about the extensive history 😊
@@tessamay3753 oh ok haha
To be hinest, your loses duting ww2 are pieces of shit compared to Warsaw, Berlin, Sant Petersburg, chisinau etc.
@@porucznikkundlewicz5218 If I properly understood what you meant, you are more than right. The Maltese people never really fought for the independence of their country, except simply following orders from their respective rulers.
Unless we mention a few daring individuals who had a completely different vision from the rest of the population (which was always the vast part of the population).
And in fact, those few individuals, were always seen as "traitors" from all the real traitors totally lacking from true morals and principles which were needed back then.
And the above is said from a Maltese person.
Not the topic of the video.
Love the video and the editing!! Keep it up ❤️
Thank you so much! 💓
You love the video but I love you.
Are you single?
Greetings from Malta!
loved the video, you are talented !!!
planning on visiting malta next week, thanks for this
Hi
Perth in Western Australia sounds very similar regarding hot weather. We often get 88C-42C or sometimes higher.. during summer. Not much rain if any during summer. I’ve had a gut full of the heat. I can’t handle humidity so, I think if I go to Malta it will only be for a visit. My granny was Maltese.
Typo there… 38C- 42C I meant to type… my iPad won’t let me edit the error in the first comment..
@@pixiepqueen I first thought you had accidentally put a "C" instead of an "F" lol
I wish my family was from there
Why not get an EU passport from your connection there, you could live anywhere in the EU !
I would think the process would be easy in your case
Great work keep it up
Love your hair!
Where did you buy your strawberries from? If from supermarkets, then yes, they would be pricey, especially during off-season. But when they're in season you can find them for half that price at the farmer's market in Ta' Qali. They also sell plenty of locally grown produce for less than you'd find in a shop :)
i have never saw a box of strawberries sold for 8euros even from a supermarket, usually when in season they are sold from 2.50 to 4 euros, small box, but even when not in season, they are sold much less from that price
@@ferrinter7956 hehehe but for the tourists the price is different. hehehe
Exactly, and as I don't exactly look like a local, I get charged tourist prices 😅
€ 5 for a big punnet or a lot less in season from the local grocers.
Thanks for making it ezer for me Hawaii here i come ;)
Agree with all.. good video..
Lovely vlog 👍
Hi Tessa,
Very informative video 👌
Thanks so much Ravi, glad it was helpful for you!
thanks for your informative video , i am from south africa
Other cons:
- the petards during festas. These things are unbearable. It's like the Blitz. I dunno how old people don't have heart attacks cos you can feel the windows shake!
- the size of the island; it can make you feel isolated and claustrophobic
- lack of greenery/parks
Other pros:
- food portions at restaurants: very generous!
- history
- people speak English + Italian
Also I would like to add that from Lidl supermarkets you can buy a box of strawberries at 2.49 euro.
Hi Tessa i'm going to live there since April and this is an very interesting video. I'm from Colombia and i hope meet you. From now i'm suscribed to your Chanel... Saludos un abrazo
Hi Jhon, good luck with your move to Malta! Glad my video could be of help to you 😊 and thanks so much for the sub 💖
Thank you!
I assume that English is spoken everywhere since it was a British colony, correct ? What are the Maltese like, similar to Italians ? Is Malta safe ? How easy is it to deal with the authorities ?
Maltesers was invented there. Yes or no?
Interesting. I have just visited Malta for the first time and I hardly saw any garbage on the street. For me,I found it very,very clean. It even reminded me of Monaco,at least Valletta
Malta is great for uber rich to slum around in for a few weeks ! But all year round ? No.
It really depends where you go, busier areas where you find most tourists are generally kept cleaner (Valletta), but come inland and you'll find that it's a bit dirtier
Thank you
Do you feel sometimes bored because the country is small? And also does it rain a lot in winter?
Tessa may see you soon ❤
I would add that its super easy to find British products especially sweets 😀 and M&S obvs! Also for cheaper food options, Lidl is amazing 😅
Lidl is absolutely where its at!
Hello Tessa, please do you have any idea on how someone could get a job in a factory in Malta?
I have been working as a packer in a manufacturing company in Dubai for 2yrs.
Hello,
I watched your video, it is informative and I just want ask, how the cost of living is over there?
Incredible for me you did not mention pollution; isn't it polluted where you live? I would like to see more of you and Malta, thanks.
I don't find it to be very dirty, though, maybe because I lived for yearssss in Naples, Italy,.
Yep I agree. Good honest video for once. Not one of these never ending " influencers " crap.
Hi good video, what did you have to do to kvoe out there? Reading some articles that say leaving the EU has made it really hard for UK residents to move to Malta 😔
Many laws have been introduced so that people may stop throwing bulky refuse in fields or waysides. Fines can go as high as 500 euro. So in short Malta is not so dirty as it used to be. Well I have been to Rome and London and Ifound that both cities have skips full to capacity with litter ending up spilled to the ground!
hehe, in sweden a box of locally grown strawberries are like 9 euros, and thats on the low end.
Hi Nice. I love malta country so beautiful
Hi! Tessa Can I be able to find in jobs in Education sector?
I may work in malta i have to choose between malta and france please whats better ?
Hey - what is the weather like in January please?
Me and my friend are planning to go there in January but concerned about the weather. In Britain weather can be random so just wanted to see if it’s the same over there pls.
Hey! January is definitely the coldest month, it rains and is generally a little grey. Average temperature I would say is like 12 - 16 degrees Celsius in the day, you can still explore but obviously swimming and the beach would be a no go 😅 I would definitely recommend going later in the year if that's possible for you!
horrible, windy
I was there for only 3 days, but I got a traumatic experience with the bus system. Almost all bus lines come every 20-30 minutes??? And even more time.
I've lived here 10 years and have never seen Strawberries at €8 per punnet. Just today, €3.60! for a large punnet.
Sliema. All the foreigners go there and the shops take advantage of them. 🤷♂️
Dear Tessa, I must say after all the "cons" you had to endure for the last 3 years, you still look very healthy, happy and beautiful 🏴 🌹 😍.
Take care & stay safe 🤗.
Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ♥ 🇬🇧 ™
Hi Tessa. Thank you for your video. Do you have an knowledge about the hospitals and working as a nurse in Malta? I would like to explore the option, but I realise I have a good job in the U.K. with the NHS. Just not the weather …😂. Any advice would be a super help. Thank you 🙏
Hi Natalie 👋 I don't have too much knowledge on that unfortunately, but we have public and private hospitals out here just like in the UK - so I can presume that the experience is similar.
I will get in contact with a friend who I think might be able to give you more info! 🤗
@@tessamay3753 Thank you so much. Can I ask, do you see Malta as a place to live permanently or just for a short period of time. Obviously everyone is different. I just wondered your opinion now you have lived there 3 years. Thank you 😊
@@nataliemcginty6153 Hi Natalie, sorry for my delayed reply! Do you have Instagram? It would be easier to message you there, I know a nurse who works in the private sector and she said she'd be able to answer any questions! But of course I'd need to DM you the details 😁
Hello Tessa! I’m a junior doctor working in the uk and thinking about potentially moving to Malta for my training. Would you be able to get me in contact with her too? I’m struggling to find info online. Thanks a lot for your help xx
I love it
Good evening,
Thank you so much for the informative video. I'm Paul a Kenyan citizen currently based in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates. I have a plan to relocate to Malta before the end of the year.
I have a ask, how is the automobile industry since that is my area field.
How about life in general in Malta.
Good evening, sorry for invading your post - Paul, I'm Purity from Kenya, living in Dubai and would like to relocate to Malta as well. How do you plan to relocate - agency or direct hire. Thanks
Hi Paul would also like to relocate huko. Tusaidie aki kama ni agent ama direct
Thanks! At 1:20...what kind of industry? Sorry i rewound it 5 times and still cant make it out ...
The igaming industry 😊
you are so beautiful i couldnt concentrate on the facts about malta, which was my aim to turn on the video :)
Nice video can you make video about security guards job
Wonderful insights! It looks so instagramable :D I actually applied for some jobs in Malta and would give it a go if I hear back from them. How much is the cost of living there?
Hi tessa how are you doing today..? Thanks for the video. . I love Malta because its amazing relaxing country with zero stress... Compared to uk
It honestly depends on where you decide to live, areas like Sliema/St Julians/Valletta are generally pretty high in terms of rent prices. Places such as Bugibba are cheaper in terms of rent. Food (I find) is on the expensive side but if you know where to shop then you can live pretty comfortably on a fair budget 😊
I'm new here to your channel❤️
Nice video 👍👍 ❤️from India
316 square metres? That's smaller than a basketball court!
Wikipedia says 246 sq km... That sounds a lot more realistic hahaha
I fell in love hahaha
I live in Malta!!
:D
😍😍😍
Thanks for valuable information ,
🌹You looking 🌹so beautiful 🌹
Hi Tessa, can I come over with a visitor's visa and later get a job and stay there?
Hello! It would completely depend on your nationality, but as with most expats you'd have a set time period (usually 2 weeks) before needing to claim your employment to the gov. But from experience it's much easier to have a job already lined up before moving 😊 saves a lot of stress! If that doesn't seem like a good option for you then might I suggest coming over for a small vacation to scope out the job scene and make face to face connections
@@tessamay3753 Am from
Nigeria .
What about the climate in Malta ? All year the warm climate ... No winter at all
Oh no no 😅 There is most definitely a winter, but compared to British winters I find it quite mild 😊 Still plenty of sunny days just a bit colder
What’s the weather like in winter?
Compared with that of the UK - very mild! The temperature doesn't really start to drop drastically until December/January. For instance, right now at the end of October, it's still around 25°C. But when it gets cold - you have to keep in mind that the houses and apartments are made for getting out the heat, so it does feel a lot colder than it actually is
Asking in 2024, what is it like securing a job from outside of Malta?
Wow the singer emma muscat is from malta . by looking at this video I'm like wow.
Summer in Malta are MAGICAL! And no Malta is not DIRTY!
Hai Tessa...can I migrate to uk after my contact as a waiter...
My visa is getting ready so I just want to know this...
Hi Tinu 👋 I'm not sure what you mean, all counties have different entry polices depending on where you're from. Unfortunately as the UK has left the EU, it is increasingly harder than before so I would recommend doing some research before making a decision 😊
@@tessamay3753 sorry I spelled wrong in my recent comment
I got an opportunity to work in malta as a waiter so after 1/2 yrs can I move to UK
@@tinutomy3258 to my knowledge, having work experience in Malta won't help you with a work visa for the UK... like I said, as they've now left the EU it's increasingly hard to get one
I'd recommend checking the UK gov website for the requirements to apply 😊
@@tessamay3753 thank you so much dear..❤️
Good
So would the cons make you move? Do you see yourself living there long term?
I'm still here! So that's a yes 🥰
From where you're?
but i still loved it.
Hi. Planing to move there with my fiance. Please let me know of more details of Malta. Hope to hear from you soon.
how about humidity, and mold buildup in apartments
100% agree, that is a big problem that I had no idea about until I actually started living here!
Please for someone who loves drinking water and having 3 baths a day, how safe is water from the tap? Or do you have residential borehole tanks to supply water during the crazy hot summers? Is their water drought there that limits use?
Hlo tesa I am comeing soon uae to Malta but I want knows what about the malta environment cold or hot there love from nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Hi Anish 👋 at the moment it's winter here, but a lovely mild winter 😀 so around 15°c, but with some rainy days, January usually gets a bit colder then in March it will warm up again 😊
Surely if food is expensive then the weather washing up fish into the street makes the weather a pro not a con 😌
Great person you are. You said it like it is. Malta is going to be the City of the Mediterranean Sea. But for that reason we are bringing a 1.5 million foreigners to built a nation . A country with less than a million people is not a nation, is part of a nation. Malta have only 300,000 people that are pure Maltese and the number keeps going down by the days. Who want to live in open prison [ Malta ] yes or no?
I just moved here. Where’s that nice flipping weather?
What's the average cost for meat and vegetables? I was guessing you'd say 5 EUR for strawberries...8 EUR? Damn.
Construction is a pro because that means development....build baby build
Do you find Malta safe for women travelling on their own?
Honestly it depends, it's the same as most places in Europe. There are certain areas where I personally feel more safe and can walk/get public transport alone in the evening. But there are certain areas that I would avoid... just a case of using common sense and making sure you take the right precautions 😊
lovely i am Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵
Hi, what would u recommend if ur solo female in Malta? I was thinking of doing tour bus/hop on hop off. But not heard great things.
Is it safe.
Medical precautions (I'm from UK)
Is it expensive?
Best places to go
Excursions
I've been to malta as a solo traveller and yes, it was absolutely safe where I was!
@@mumumeme8496 Please can you tell me your itinerary . Also how to navigate the bus system and where it's good to stay.
@@JC-ce8uw I don't know that was more than 10 yeats ago
watching all your videos and supporting this channel, Hope I can count on you, Lets be friends. Never Quit, 2022 is gonna be a great year for you.
Hi Dear!.First of all, I wish you the very best for your channel....need to know some tips about the Malta, because I am planning to move to Malta recently.... what is the situation of part-time job opportunities? As i checked it is possible to doing a part time job apart from the permanent job...If it is so, what is the possibility getting a part time job ? it is difficult or average?
Hello! As far as I'm aware, part time jobs are very common as long as you look in the right places. Facebook pages such as 'jobs in malta' are great places to start looking for any kind of employment 😊
@@tessamay3753 Thank You Dear....Really supportive......
What’s a walkable neighborhood in Malta
It depends on your definition of walkable hahah. But the nicest areas to walk around are Sliema (it has a big promenade along the front as well as lots of shops/a shopping mall - but it means it's usually busy), Valletta is classed as a city so there's city toll for cars, which means it's quite nice to walk around there (again, can be busy). And really any smaller/seaside towns like Mellieha, St Pauls Bay. But those are just from personal experience, I don't really go to the south that much, but I'm sure there's lovely walkable neighborhoods there too.
Hi tessa
Hai tessa
I’ll explain it .. it has to be shipped in …it’s that simple
I would like to move to Malta. Hope I'm welcome
I love you smile beautiful face 💕
how about the constant hunting, killing of birds, shooting noise, and construction in Gozo, no one ever talks about this and I wish I knew before moving there, don't recommend, also trash on beaches and streets in Gozo
I'm not so knowledgable on Gozo as I've not lived there. But totally agree! Even hunting is a problem in Malta too, its so sad ☹
Strawberries here are 14
No rude people? I live in Malta and I am used to people arguing with each other even if they are complete strangers
Nah, they're probably good friends arguing about soccer or justifiably complaining about the uncontrolled hordes of rude, entitled foreigners.
Can't say I've ever experienced something like that, I've found everyone I've met here to be very kind 😊 but I guess it's the same with anywhere you go, I don't think anywhere on earth is 100% free of rude people 😅🤷🏼♀️
I live in Malta
what's life like
strawberries do not cost that much.
3 euro for a big box
con, 85% humidity in winter, cold and humid
What is the eye gaming industry?
igaming! It's the online casino/gaming industry - provides a lot of people with a lot of jobs out here
Hello sister I want to resturent job in Malta . I am Bangladeshi.
So it has piles of trash in the streets with temps over 30 degrees celsius for a good part of the year. Sounds nasty.
Hi