On food expenses: we are a couple paying mortgage on our own property. Grocery expenses: we get by with 300 euros a month joint. On top of that, we might 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.
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👏🙏❤️❤️
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.
@@MysticScapes the inverse holds too. Foreigners complaining their pay is shit. Skilled jobs in demand in Malta don't get paid shit. Don't blame your shortcomings on low salaries.
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
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.
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).
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.
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!
Great Video Alex don't get too worked out on it ...its all about the quality of life you want to live and the level of standards you are used too.Having said that here in Malta you pay more for what you actually get starting from food,services etc.The standards have gone in general down and its not value for money anymore,its just money and bs. Europe has had a change too after covid and most probably Asia is the only place worthy of a living a good quality of life and knowing you and your money are worth more.
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.
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.
Why should I when I come and visit my family in Malta when ever I go shopping I have to speak English. I migrated to another and had to learn that language.
I would highly agree to this. Foreign nationals need to respect the country like their own. I for myself try my best to learn the language even if im still new in Malta. Just out of respect to the people and its culture
@@raymondschembri5042 I’m Maltese and tbh is true, there’s a lot of Maltese people are lazy 😅 but I’m not lazy. At the moment I’m doing my experience aboard and I really enjoy here. I miss Malta and I’m 23 but maybe in the future I will move away from Malta
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!
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.
Alex, I’m loving your videos ❤ they’ve been very informative. I’m planning to move there next year so thanks for all the info. The 400€ for dogs makes sense if they’re feeding them a raw or special diet. Is meet expensive in Malta?
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.
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.
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!
@@raymondschembri5042, I understand where you're coming from. But there's an element which we need to keep in mind: who will support the healthcare system, if it weren't for the very same foreigners? Remember, our country is an ageing population with fewer births per family with each passing year due to several factors.
@@Juventinu I ask you one question. Are you married? If so how many kids you have . If you have two children you should have another one so the imbalance between Maltese and foreigners are higher. You have to remember that certain cultures never integrate. Look what is happening in UK . They are getting flooded with supposedly with refugees and once they get there straight on government benefits. Also these people are coming from Islamic countries so why they these countries accept their fellow religious people. You know why? Most of those countries are worse and they won’t get any help from that government. Do you watch Alex in Malta channel? Have a look at it . Lately he interviewed some foreigners and guess what! Some of them live on less then €100 a month . Where do you think the rest of the money is going? They are sending it to their own country and so the money is not spent in Malta.
I've been visiting the islands for over 20 years and would love to move there. I own a large family home in the (expensive) South East of England, but unbelievably, house prices are pretty much comparable with house prices in Malta & Gozo! So if I sold up, I wouldn't clear much equity to live on. It's such a shame but I can't see moving there as viable the way things are currently unless someone offers me an extremely well paid job!
Totally agree with Francesco Tuia's comment. the concept of "decent" living is totally subjective. Me and my partner comfortably lives here in Malta and i would say our spending is not that high. At least not as high as the exorbitant ones included in your video
"If you go out once a week" but drinks aren't so expensive in Paceville.. I don't live in Malta anymore but I remember that drinks were something like 3e so you don't end up spending much.
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 )
You are right.. No matter i wanted to save. I do have to eat vegs, fruits, im not gonna eat white rice only.... No matter how much i avoid going out... Doing very little, trust me, 800e go away you don't know what you did..... Without rent obviously
Hey maltese person here. No I do not think foreigners take our jobs. Whenever we have a vacancy, it's usually only expats that apply. I believe if a maltese person is reasonably educated and has decent social skills, they can find a job.
Also, I would like to add, that since I started taking some lessons, I could not travel this year :( it's like you have to make a decision all the time. Should I take a class or travel? Should I save money or eat a couple of times out? I don't believe 2k is enough :( They should either reduce rent prices or increase the salary rates.
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!!
I moved to Malta after living in Denmark for five years. It's true, I was delivering for Wolt, I had no other options, even after finishing my Bachelor's degree. I always says that I love Denmark, but Denmark never loved me back.
@@ellipszilonq Indeed, what you say is very true. I also suffer from the same thing, and it is not just you. Most foreigners suffer from this thing They do not give opportunities to anyone, no matter how educated or intelligent he is. He must fight. Yes, he fights for that. The Danes fear competition if foreigners minds are smarter than theirs. I work at the university. There are a lot of 88% students from different parts of the world. They suffer from the Danes at the university. They always make them feel that you are outsiders. Even at work, that's why Denmark remains as it is, because they are introverts and do not allow minds from all over the world to work for them. Sweden is much better than them, industrial Sweden, while Denmark is a complex, introverted agricultural country. Look at the streets, bridges and buildings in Sweden and compare it with Denmark, knowing that both are Scandinavian countries, but there is a big difference between them.
So many people with different opinions in Malta the wages don't go up alot and getting more expensive saying that working in I gaming people would probably get 3000 upwards , I would agree 2200 net you can live comfortably if your alone , I'm Maltese as I say everybody different
Yes!!I agree.I don't live in Malta but I visited 6 years ago and definitely 5k monthly is the right amount...the comment of the studio is stupid open concept is the best .... rather to be alone than sharing as an adult and 5k as a single person no kids ....
I've got an offer for 25k GROSS, which is manageable, but in the first months (because of taxes) it would be a big struggle. The offer has some other benefits (sports, private healthcare, coffee, breakfast), but honestly under 30k I think it's not worth it. If I would have a partner to live with and got the same salary, it would be good. Still thinking.
To answer your questions as a maltese i think the foreigners are turning the economy but politically there needs to be a serious analysis on the salaries and to address the greed of the few as it is getting very difficult to live comfortably with an average salary.the problem i see as well is that some foreigners accept very low salary from some greedy entrepreneurs who prefer to exploit Vulnerable people in desperate need of work.
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 👍🇲🇹❤️🇪🇺
Here's my two cents... If you live in a big country like I do in the States, foreigners coming in is no problem. We have room to spread out. Our country was founded with many different cultures. With Malta, the island is so tiny that even a few thousand people coming in a year makes a huge difference, for the worse I'm afraid. Most of the people and my family who live in Malta say the same thing: Malta cannot handle the influx of so many people. It doesn't have the infrastructure. There is no green space. Too many people equals higher rents, no Maltese can afford a home anymore, the roads are jammed, too much dust in the air from all the construction. It used to be quite peaceful but the last 15-20 yrs is unbearable. With so many other nice countries to live, why come to Malta and be packed like sardines.
@@jovsitalo it can be controlled, in such a small country it is much easier to control. Just some basic filters would be enough. But German money that some Maltese buoys gets - seem smells good
why did you go out of malta... and the govt can controll it.. the people coming here are not coming on social aids.. they r earning money ...if there is no job why will they come...
@@arcpd123 I was born in America, I only visit my Maltese family. The government can control it but they either refuse not to or they lack the ability to do so. Unfortunately a lot of people are misguided about the job opportunities in Malta. They are promised something but can't deliver. Malta has some of the lowest paying jobs in the EU. It's pretty much only for the rich. A lot of foreigners who come here are stuck in an apartment with ten other people. Home ownership is nearly impossible unless you are rich.
Alex is pissed LOL! I think a lot of people make unrealistic expectations on their quality of life when they are cutting costs on everything. Yes you can spend less by not living in Malta. I think your breakdown is realistic for a moderest lifestyle and the only place to save is by saving an apartment.
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..
She spends 30euro per month. That is possible. But i worry that she dont spend too much for her self. Most of Filipino are sending a lot of their salary to their family in Philippines. So she dont have choice but to squeeze the money left for her for all her food. Hope Malta can see this too.
€3,000 would enough for family of 3 but no holiday, 1 car with cheap license, going out once weekly and important property rent would goverment one not a private owner its imposible €800 montly or more for stay only bils not included
30e per month she can only eat rice everyday and drink tap water, single persons with loans and bills must have 2500 to live decent and must be super responsible, some people spend money they don t have on things that don t need, non EU foreigners are a big treat to Maltese workers yes especially in the tourism sector , thanks Alex very interesting videos well done !!
I guess she did not know the difference between week and month, but still 30-35 euro a week is nothing. If you eat meat daily it is close to 400-450 per person
I don't agree... a big pack of chicken at Eurospin (Mosta) that would last 1 person 4 meals costs 6 euros. So that is like 1.50 euros for meat per meal... then you add something else (salad or rice or potatoes) and the meal goes up to 3 euros. That would be 21 euros a week for 1 meal a day including meat. You still have 14 euros left per week which means 2 euros a day for cereal (breakfast) and sandwich (lunch). It is doable at 35 euros a week if you are very careful.
Regarding the last comment, you're forgetting a lot of jobs. Cleaners, catering, construction workers, carers etc etc. These low barrier to entry jobs are always at mercy at the supply of workers with regards to their wage. So you can't get triggered by people who talk about cheap labour. Expacts are ready to work these jobs even with ridiculously low salaries, and that's why the Maltese get angry about it.
I personally have no idea what is the case with that lady who spends 30E per month, but before you make some assumptions you might take into account that , Here some jobs are offering Food. If you are working Restaurants they might allow you to take home as well. So basically you have to see full context, before make conculsions.
Yes foreigners effect alot because in there contry salaries way cheaper and the employers abuse from the situation and maltese people has to keep mouth shut or we will be fired and employ foreigner with low salary for here for them is high salary when they change to there money/currency
I don't think foreigners have had a direct impact but it's supply and demand where the impact was had. Back when I was still in college here rent was just about to start going up, which at the time was 320 per month for 3 bed 2 bathrooms with view in mellieha. When the economy opened up to foreigners the island started to get a bit too full I think, around 3/4 years ago and we somehow just kept piling up, with the same property now going for 1.7k around 2 years ago which equates to around 5.5 times an increase. As someone that rents but is finally (hopefully) moving into my own property, it pains me to see when someone posts like, oh our budget for a 1 bedroom 1.5k or something because that incentivises the rent to go up. Went on a bit of a tangent there but this directly links with supply and demand for housing, supply and demand for business who will use TCNs at a horrible pay to run their businesses with such high prices; maximum profits? and this is why some of the locals dislike and feel they are taking jobs because to pay maybe 1/2 euro less per hour of what already is a shit wage, someone will step in, usually TCN to do the job which is exploitation at its finest. I think to live on this island a decent life, single, no kids, at least 2.2 minimum. I define decent as being able to do what I want but with limits and still have some savings. You can't eat meat everyday and live off wolt and save either if you do not have the funds. I remember very clearly because this was my mid teens from before we got the influx of foreigners to after. It's government and business who then fuel this us vs. them and how these few loud mouthed ignorant react to anything relating a foreigner. A lot to unpack, well done on your videos, it shows some realities quite well
Ask the Maltese who complain if they are ready to do the job of the 'foreigner'. Following the racial influenced concerns, the authorities have clamped on certain TCN employment. The wait for your Bolt is already effected. I do have issues with foreigners, but these concern cultural differences. For example I can never condone child or arranged marriages (it is happening) or the hygiene attributes of certain foreigners (I have an Indian employee who literally pisses over the toilet seat which is used by females). In other countries we witness violence due to cultural differences. That will be the red line in Malta.
Don't come malta if you already working in uae malta there's nothing you will feel it once you spend some time in malta malta is just like a beautiful movie when you watch it feel like it's great once you come in reality you face everything in truth 😅
I’ve been living in Malta for a bit now, i understand what people saying about the wage and the cost of living but unfortunately it is like this everywhere, at least in Europe. Sky high rent and low wages for non specialized jobs. But in Malta there is something more… low taxes! Lets say you have a company that is paying 20/30/40% taxes in Italy or whatever.. you coming to Malta and you can pay as little as 5%. You saved 5/6 figures in taxes… who cares if rent is 2k per month when you saved 50k in taxes (example) Or paying a Carbonare €18, or over €20 for some calamari fritti. Obviously there are place where prices are cheaper , In Gozo for example or not so much touristic places in Malta. After all this.. would i move to Malta again? meh! People are really really nice and friendly! Its a place where i feel safe wherever i go! Rents are quite high but this happens wherever you move in Europe. The bad thing that i really don’t like… food is terrible in many places and overpriced
Microphone is looking good 😁. Well i am planning to come to Malta from india as an external auditor. Your videos are really helpful and give valuable insights. Keep making them!! ❤
Everybody talks about how much they spend a month but nobody talks about if its even worth it Tbh its not worth the prices that you have to pay here compared to the salaries that you can earn here, never seen a country inside the EU where they want to sell you copper for the price of gold if you know what I mean
Travel to the Baltic states, or Bulgaria, you will he shocked how little you can buy there for the same money you spend in Malta considering the salaries are even lower than here. All are the EU countries.
When I was in malta I was getting 12 to 1300 euro month after tax I spend 250 for rent with sharing 100 for food a month 50 for mobile and etc. Cannot eat outside only croissant 😅😅 and a cofee😅 This all if you want to come malta and only survive with doing extended shift 😅😂
Whoever says the numbers less than 3000 per month per person might have issues with basic math and control of their budget in long term. Because if we count only a month as an average month where no parties, birthdays, accidents, visits to dentist happening then it might be okay. But I can say that I started to live normal life, without loans, looking normal, have a normal phone, laptop and the most important I FEEL SAFE, this number is 5k after tax. If you have wife and kid just multiply by 2 - then you are fine. P.S.: no matter how much you make in Malta, you will always be served with low quality, with people with no manners. Having this money in Eastern Europe - you are the king of the world, having top service and treated as normal personal.
On food expenses: we are a couple paying mortgage on our own property. Grocery expenses: we get by with 300 euros a month joint. On top of that, we might 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.
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👏🙏❤️❤️
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.
You are so right. This is all over the world.
Wrong,where corruption is rife on every level of government departments and big business 🥲
@@MysticScapes the inverse holds too. Foreigners complaining their pay is shit. Skilled jobs in demand in Malta don't get paid shit. Don't blame your shortcomings on low salaries.
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
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.
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).
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.
I am looking watching first time video TH-cam Malta so love you brother 🥰
I ve been watching you for 3 years...haven’t pulled the trigger yet....I moved to Mexico but living on social security
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!
thanks .will be coming to malta by January next year
Great Video Alex don't get too worked out on it ...its all about the quality of life you want to live and the level of standards you are used too.Having said that here in Malta you pay more for what you actually get starting from food,services etc.The standards have gone in general down and its not value for money anymore,its just money and bs. Europe has had a change too after covid and most probably Asia is the only place worthy of a living a good quality of life and knowing you and your money are worth more.
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.
What do you do? I mean what's your job profile
@@shuvrakumardas4704 I'm an office admin! It's quite an enjoyable job if you find a decent manager.
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.
My only problem is some of them they don’t integrate and not even try to learn to local language.
Why should I when I come and visit my family in Malta when ever I go shopping I have to speak English. I migrated to another and had to learn that language.
I would highly agree to this. Foreign nationals need to respect the country like their own. I for myself try my best to learn the language even if im still new in Malta. Just out of respect to the people and its culture
@@raymondschembri5042 I’m Maltese and tbh is true, there’s a lot of Maltese people are lazy 😅 but I’m not lazy. At the moment I’m doing my experience aboard and I really enjoy here. I miss Malta and I’m 23 but maybe in the future I will move away from Malta
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!
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.
Agree,... You can definitely do the 40 euro for 3 pizzas and soft drinks at local village eateries in the south.
Minimum Wage in Malta 800 eur for a ful time Job!! 1 Person if you have 2500 You will still only survive
Alex, I’m loving your videos ❤ they’ve been very informative. I’m planning to move there next year so thanks for all the info.
The 400€ for dogs makes sense if they’re feeding them a raw or special diet. Is meet expensive in Malta?
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.
Such an interesting vidio you really explain everything much as it is ….hear from people how much Malta has changed
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.
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!
Good article: Times of Malta 14/4/24 titled "Overpopulated and Frustrated" by Anna Marie Galea.
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Mate if there were less foreigners the hospitals would be a lot less overcrowded.
@@raymondschembri5042, I understand where you're coming from. But there's an element which we need to keep in mind: who will support the healthcare system, if it weren't for the very same foreigners? Remember, our country is an ageing population with fewer births per family with each passing year due to several factors.
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@@Juventinu I ask you one question. Are you married? If so how many kids you have . If you have two children you should have another one so the imbalance between Maltese and foreigners are higher. You have to remember that certain cultures never integrate. Look what is happening in UK . They are getting flooded with supposedly with refugees and once they get there straight on government benefits. Also these people are coming from Islamic countries so why they these countries accept their fellow religious people. You know why? Most of those countries are worse and they won’t get any help from that government. Do you watch Alex in Malta channel? Have a look at it . Lately he interviewed some foreigners and guess what! Some of them live on less then €100 a month . Where do you think the rest of the money is going? They are sending it to their own country and so the money is not spent in Malta.
I've been visiting the islands for over 20 years and would love to move there. I own a large family home in the (expensive) South East of England, but unbelievably, house prices are pretty much comparable with house prices in Malta & Gozo! So if I sold up, I wouldn't clear much equity to live on. It's such a shame but I can't see moving there as viable the way things are currently unless someone offers me an extremely well paid job!
Hi Alex, can you provide us with details on how to get a driving license in Malta? With regards
Totally agree with Francesco Tuia's comment. the concept of "decent" living is totally subjective. Me and my partner comfortably lives here in Malta and i would say our spending is not that high. At least not as high as the exorbitant ones included in your video
"If you go out once a week" but drinks aren't so expensive in Paceville.. I don't live in Malta anymore but I remember that drinks were something like 3e so you don't end up spending much.
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 )
Depends if you have 2k and want to pay the rent/mortgage or 2k and the rent /mortgage is payed. If the latter i believe you can live nicely.
Applying for the permanent resident as none EU resident. Not sure, I have enough money to maintain the status, but not sure if I can find a job there.
You are right.. No matter i wanted to save. I do have to eat vegs, fruits, im not gonna eat white rice only.... No matter how much i avoid going out... Doing very little, trust me, 800e go away you don't know what you did..... Without rent obviously
Hey maltese person here. No I do not think foreigners take our jobs. Whenever we have a vacancy, it's usually only expats that apply. I believe if a maltese person is reasonably educated and has decent social skills, they can find a job.
Also, I would like to add, that since I started taking some lessons, I could not travel this year :( it's like you have to make a decision all the time. Should I take a class or travel? Should I save money or eat a couple of times out? I don't believe 2k is enough :( They should either reduce rent prices or increase the salary rates.
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!!
I moved to Malta after living in Denmark for five years. It's true, I was delivering for Wolt, I had no other options, even after finishing my Bachelor's degree. I always says that I love Denmark, but Denmark never loved me back.
@@ellipszilonq Indeed, what you say is very true. I also suffer from the same thing, and it is not just you. Most foreigners suffer from this thing
They do not give opportunities to anyone, no matter how educated or intelligent he is. He must fight. Yes, he fights for that. The Danes fear competition if foreigners minds are smarter than theirs. I work at the university. There are a lot of 88% students from different parts of the world. They suffer from the Danes at the university. They always make them feel that you are outsiders.
Even at work, that's why Denmark remains as it is, because they are introverts and do not allow minds from all over the world to work for them. Sweden is much better than them, industrial Sweden, while Denmark is a complex, introverted agricultural country.
Look at the streets, bridges and buildings in Sweden and compare it with Denmark, knowing that both are Scandinavian countries, but there is a big difference between them.
So many people with different opinions in Malta the wages don't go up alot and getting more expensive saying that working in I gaming people would probably get 3000 upwards , I would agree 2200 net you can live comfortably if your alone , I'm Maltese as I say everybody different
Yes!!I agree.I don't live in Malta but I visited 6 years ago and definitely 5k monthly is the right amount...the comment of the studio is stupid open concept is the best .... rather to be alone than sharing as an adult and 5k as a single person no kids ....
I'm Tigre Palmare. Pizza normally I'm taking from Pepito Pizzeria in Mosta, take away. In restaurants is more you right.
I would suggest to record a video on new topics like shopping, family entertainments etc
I've got an offer for 25k GROSS, which is manageable, but in the first months (because of taxes) it would be a big struggle. The offer has some other benefits (sports, private healthcare, coffee, breakfast), but honestly under 30k I think it's not worth it. If I would have a partner to live with and got the same salary, it would be good. Still thinking.
To answer your questions as a maltese i think the foreigners are turning the economy but politically there needs to be a serious analysis on the salaries and to address the greed of the few as it is getting very difficult to live comfortably with an average salary.the problem i see as well is that some foreigners accept very low salary from some greedy entrepreneurs who prefer to exploit Vulnerable people in desperate need of work.
alex can you please make a video about the required jobs in malta 🙏🏻❤
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 🥣 😂👏
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Here's my two cents... If you live in a big country like I do in the States, foreigners coming in is no problem. We have room to spread out. Our country was founded with many different cultures. With Malta, the island is so tiny that even a few thousand people coming in a year makes a huge difference, for the worse I'm afraid. Most of the people and my family who live in Malta say the same thing: Malta cannot handle the influx of so many people. It doesn't have the infrastructure. There is no green space. Too many people equals higher rents, no Maltese can afford a home anymore, the roads are jammed, too much dust in the air from all the construction. It used to be quite peaceful but the last 15-20 yrs is unbearable. With so many other nice countries to live, why come to Malta and be packed like sardines.
@@jovsitalo it can be controlled, in such a small country it is much easier to control. Just some basic filters would be enough. But German money that some Maltese buoys gets - seem smells good
why did you go out of malta... and the govt can controll it.. the people coming here are not coming on social aids.. they r earning money ...if there is no job why will they come...
@@arcpd123 I was born in America, I only visit my Maltese family. The government can control it but they either refuse not to or they lack the ability to do so. Unfortunately a lot of people are misguided about the job opportunities in Malta. They are promised something but can't deliver. Malta has some of the lowest paying jobs in the EU. It's pretty much only for the rich. A lot of foreigners who come here are stuck in an apartment with ten other people. Home ownership is nearly impossible unless you are rich.
@@jovsitalo what country on earth allow everyone to get rich?
@yrkkkkkkk Middle Eastern countries?😄
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Alex is pissed LOL! I think a lot of people make unrealistic expectations on their quality of life when they are cutting costs on everything. Yes you can spend less by not living in Malta. I think your breakdown is realistic for a moderest lifestyle and the only place to save is by saving an apartment.
Thank you Alex!
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..
I spent 30e in a day!!! The time i ate only rice and salad, a bit of olive pil i still spent 300€ a month... In food maybe some meds....
The most commen wages is 800 to 1,000 a month in hands
But you dont need certain luxuries like the Gym and if you are not earning enough than im sorry but some things need to be cut in order to save.
It is simple, like the comments say €2500 for your self or €4000+ with family, I must say that is very high even for British standards…….😊
She spends 30euro per month. That is possible. But i worry that she dont spend too much for her self. Most of Filipino are sending a lot of their salary to their family in Philippines. So she dont have choice but to squeeze the money left for her for all her food. Hope Malta can see this too.
Studio apartments are really bad. It is like sleeping in kitchen. There is place for food and there is place to sleep and chill.
u are the best!
Pozdrav brate srbin sam, konobar po struci, 21 godina. Dal ima sanse za mene? Dal se traze konobari? :)
Pozdrav brate Srbine! Da, uvek, ali nisu dobro placeni, €6 - €7 po sat
Sta bi ti preporucio za mene,za generalno mlade ljude kao ja za pocetak?
Stay in your country cause you are so proud of it😂😂😂
€3,000 would enough for family of 3 but no holiday, 1 car with cheap license, going out once weekly and important property rent would goverment one not a private owner its imposible €800 montly or more for stay only bils not included
Dear Alex you are the Best! Is time to leave this island. Too expensive and zero quality of life.
30e per month she can only eat rice everyday and drink tap water, single persons with loans and bills must have 2500 to live decent and must be super responsible, some people spend money they don t have on things that don t need, non EU foreigners are a big treat to Maltese workers yes especially in the tourism sector , thanks Alex very interesting videos well done !!
The microphone is good and probably to live good in malta 100 euros probably
Thank you
@@AlexinMalta welcome
I m from bahrin and I need Malta Visa can you help me information
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With your last question, you’ve possibly unleashed a sh*tstorm, Alex 😆
I guess she did not know the difference between week and month, but still 30-35 euro a week is nothing. If you eat meat daily it is close to 400-450 per person
I don't agree... a big pack of chicken at Eurospin (Mosta) that would last 1 person 4 meals costs 6 euros. So that is like 1.50 euros for meat per meal... then you add something else (salad or rice or potatoes) and the meal goes up to 3 euros. That would be 21 euros a week for 1 meal a day including meat. You still have 14 euros left per week which means 2 euros a day for cereal (breakfast) and sandwich (lunch). It is doable at 35 euros a week if you are very careful.
@@SouthAfricanIBTeacher she said per month.....
Regarding the last comment, you're forgetting a lot of jobs. Cleaners, catering, construction workers, carers etc etc. These low barrier to entry jobs are always at mercy at the supply of workers with regards to their wage. So you can't get triggered by people who talk about cheap labour. Expacts are ready to work these jobs even with ridiculously low salaries, and that's why the Maltese get angry about it.
I personally have no idea what is the case with that lady who spends 30E per month, but before you make some assumptions you might take into account that , Here some jobs are offering Food. If you are working Restaurants they might allow you to take home as well.
So basically you have to see full context, before make conculsions.
Yes foreigners effect alot because in there contry salaries way cheaper and the employers abuse from the situation and maltese people has to keep mouth shut or we will be fired and employ foreigner with low salary for here for them is high salary when they change to there money/currency
I don't think foreigners have had a direct impact but it's supply and demand where the impact was had. Back when I was still in college here rent was just about to start going up, which at the time was 320 per month for 3 bed 2 bathrooms with view in mellieha. When the economy opened up to foreigners the island started to get a bit too full I think, around 3/4 years ago and we somehow just kept piling up, with the same property now going for 1.7k around 2 years ago which equates to around 5.5 times an increase. As someone that rents but is finally (hopefully) moving into my own property, it pains me to see when someone posts like, oh our budget for a 1 bedroom 1.5k or something because that incentivises the rent to go up. Went on a bit of a tangent there but this directly links with supply and demand for housing, supply and demand for business who will use TCNs at a horrible pay to run their businesses with such high prices; maximum profits? and this is why some of the locals dislike and feel they are taking jobs because to pay maybe 1/2 euro less per hour of what already is a shit wage, someone will step in, usually TCN to do the job which is exploitation at its finest. I think to live on this island a decent life, single, no kids, at least 2.2 minimum. I define decent as being able to do what I want but with limits and still have some savings. You can't eat meat everyday and live off wolt and save either if you do not have the funds. I remember very clearly because this was my mid teens from before we got the influx of foreigners to after. It's government and business who then fuel this us vs. them and how these few loud mouthed ignorant react to anything relating a foreigner. A lot to unpack, well done on your videos, it shows some realities quite well
I’ve in malta more than 2000
Ask the Maltese who complain if they are ready to do the job of the 'foreigner'. Following the racial influenced concerns, the authorities have clamped on certain TCN employment. The wait for your Bolt is already effected. I do have issues with foreigners, but these concern cultural differences. For example I can never condone child or arranged marriages (it is happening) or the hygiene attributes of certain foreigners (I have an Indian employee who literally pisses over the toilet seat which is used by females). In other countries we witness violence due to cultural differences. That will be the red line in Malta.
I can live in for 50 Euro per month spending only for food
How do you do it? That is 1.70 euros a day.
Hi Alex
btw my gym + trainer cost = 220 🥴
Don't come malta if you already working in uae malta there's nothing you will feel it once you spend some time in malta malta is just like a beautiful movie when you watch it feel like it's great once you come in reality you face everything in truth 😅
I’ve been living in Malta for a bit now, i understand what people saying about the wage and the cost of living but unfortunately it is like this everywhere, at least in Europe.
Sky high rent and low wages for non specialized jobs.
But in Malta there is something more… low taxes!
Lets say you have a company that is paying 20/30/40% taxes in Italy or whatever.. you coming to Malta and you can pay as little as 5%.
You saved 5/6 figures in taxes… who cares if rent is 2k per month when you saved 50k in taxes (example)
Or paying a Carbonare €18, or over €20 for some calamari fritti.
Obviously there are place where prices are cheaper , In Gozo for example or not so much touristic places in Malta.
After all this.. would i move to Malta again? meh!
People are really really nice and friendly!
Its a place where i feel safe wherever i go!
Rents are quite high but this happens wherever you move in Europe.
The bad thing that i really don’t like… food is terrible in many places and overpriced
Yes mic is dictation...!!
Yh his young lady must be living on lentils and one chapati per day. She must be bathing once a week and does not buy enough soap and shampoo...
900 salary 😢
Are you in Malta
@@OFF_SPOT40 yes
Microphone is looking good 😁. Well i am planning to come to Malta from india as an external auditor. Your videos are really helpful and give valuable insights. Keep making them!! ❤
If you want give examples, tell about how much you earn and spend, all what you said is just conjecture. All of your videos don't really tell much.
Malta was a better place to live when it was not part of the EU. Malta should follow its long term ally - UK and leave the EU.
I cold never understand why Malta wanted to be an EUSSR member. The horrible arshole wonder lion in Germany dictating to them
average gross salary in 2023 is 22K per annum, it means you can have a deaccent life with 2K net per month
22k gross a year in UK is about £1613 net per month
Alex, the people you are talking about that make over 10k a month are a minority in Malta, please be realistic.
Everybody talks about how much they spend a month but nobody talks about if its even worth it
Tbh its not worth the prices that you have to pay here compared to the salaries that you can earn here, never seen a country inside the EU where they want to sell you copper for the price of gold if you know what I mean
Travel to the Baltic states, or Bulgaria, you will he shocked how little you can buy there for the same money you spend in Malta considering the salaries are even lower than here. All are the EU countries.
When I was in malta I was getting 12 to 1300 euro month after tax I spend 250 for rent with sharing 100 for food a month 50 for mobile and etc. Cannot eat outside only croissant 😅😅 and a cofee😅
This all if you want to come malta and only survive with doing extended shift 😅😂
I am maltese
Whoever says the numbers less than 3000 per month per person might have issues with basic math and control of their budget in long term. Because if we count only a month as an average month where no parties, birthdays, accidents, visits to dentist happening then it might be okay. But I can say that I started to live normal life, without loans, looking normal, have a normal phone, laptop and the most important I FEEL SAFE, this number is 5k after tax. If you have wife and kid just multiply by 2 - then you are fine.
P.S.: no matter how much you make in Malta, you will always be served with low quality, with people with no manners. Having this money in Eastern Europe - you are the king of the world, having top service and treated as normal personal.
Can you please talk in maltese
ciao jezaiah
( everything I wrote for this video and comments have been self censored because it was not possible to pass TH-cam decency standrds) 😁