blackangelheart
German expat in Malta
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About me
German
Lives in In-Naxxar
Speaks German, English
Registration: 14 November 2015
I-Gaming companies` reputation
Agree with the above post, all the companies mentioned are legitimate and reputable ones. Other ones are: Game suppliers: NYX, Play 'n GO, Yggdrasil, Microgaming Operators: Unibet / Kindred, Casumo, Europe Entertainment Limited, Betclic, Gaming ... Read More
Traffic in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Malta, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I agree with previous posters that the traffic is horrendous. After 18 months of 3 hours per day (! :o ) commuting between Naxxar and Sliema I quit my job there and took a contract role within 10min walking distance. I can't begin to tell you ... Read More
Moving to Malta by katiedaisy
So to put everything in perspective, here is my issue. Over the past months, I've been thinking about moving back to Malta. For some time, I've been checking the agency websites and found loads of places which I thought that would fit ...
It's my 1 year Malta anniversary today and I can't believe how much our lovely village Naxxar has changed in just that short period of time :o Buildings cranes everywhere and traffic is so crazy that taking a bus to Sliema before 9am is ... Read More
whats ZEJTUN like by gavherb
Hi Guys Have seen a very interesting job that i would fit into perfectly. its based in ZEJTUN in malta can someone tell me what the area is like. have looked on trip advisor but what the information from the man on the ground so to speak Also if ...
I don't see too many dogs, my feeling is that people really like cats with all those cat cafes and older ladies feeding cats on a daily basis :) Today in Bugibba was the first time I saw dog poo down near the perched beach. That was the first ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Malta can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Malta? What are the most ...
Couldn't agree more. Also, a lot of the time when I'm in a restaurant, cafe, shop, etc. I feel like I'm a nuisance with the way I'm being served (or ignored). Definitely different living here than being a tourist. I didn't ... Read More
Where do you shop for best value? by charmender
So I have only been here a while and I am wondering where people shop. I have been to The Towers which I find expensive. Plus I hate the layout, like why are fruit and veg down the very bottom floor! (Obviously a marketing technique but annoying). ...
Towers in Sliema IMO is the worst supermarket! Park Towers on Psaila Street on the other hand is very nice, doesn't smell funky, has a much better layout and looks rather fancy :) Like most people on the island we shop at various places due to ... Read More
Article on Maltese opinion of silence by felinefine81
I read this article today and it stood out to me because of the issues I'm having while trying to get used to the noise here. ...
Haha, it sounds like Germany would indeed be a great fit! Especially Frankfurt with the outskirts in the beautiful Taunus area and a large English & Irish expat scene. Might be worth checking out the toytown forum, which is what I did when I ... Read More
Article on Maltese opinion of silence by felinefine81
I read this article today and it stood out to me because of the issues I'm having while trying to get used to the noise here. ...
Wow, I've never heard of something like that! What a lovely neighbour - not! Usually noise is allowed until 10pm (or 9pm in some buildings/common areas) and after that the noise level has to stay inside the apartment. I remember as a kid ... Read More
Article on Maltese opinion of silence by felinefine81
I read this article today and it stood out to me because of the issues I'm having while trying to get used to the noise here. ...
Feline, if you don't mind to be policed by other people on what you're doing wrong and if you have no desire to stick out or deviate from the norm you'd absolutely love it in Germany! :D Berlin might be different from that according ... Read More
Article on Maltese opinion of silence by felinefine81
I read this article today and it stood out to me because of the issues I'm having while trying to get used to the noise here. ...
Sleep deprivation is the worst, combined with the feeling of helplessness when one has noisy neighbours or if the noise level in general is just too high and no one else seems to be bothered. I have to admit that I'm yearning for the quieter ... Read More
Average Salary - Moving to Malta as a Game Designer iGaming by expatmovetomalta
Hi, I have just joined the forum, I really hope you could help me get an insight regarding Malta and the average salaries. I'm going to be applying for some Graphic Designer/Artist jobs (based in Malta) in the near but wanted to get an idea ...
No worries :) Glassdoor is not very good for Malta, most companies are missing and hardly any salaries listed, just a few reviews and interviews. Recruiters like Konnekt list quite a few salary ranges for their roles, so maybe have a look there as ... Read More
Job options if you don't (yet) speak Maltese by Shelleymil
Hi all We are relocating to Malta in the next 5 months however I've recently been told that most foreigners work in i'gaming , banking and low paid jobs in tourism and that most 'regular' jobs require Maltese language skills. I ...
Agree! Even if you're not interested in management or senior positions but speak an additional language you can easily earn about 1500+ net salary a month in customer support. This provides a decent life in Malta for a single person IMO :) Read More
Average Salary - Moving to Malta as a Game Designer iGaming by expatmovetomalta
Hi, I have just joined the forum, I really hope you could help me get an insight regarding Malta and the average salaries. I'm going to be applying for some Graphic Designer/Artist jobs (based in Malta) in the near but wanted to get an idea ...
Dorieus, you can actually find out a lot of salaries by doing some internet research :) many recruiters these days state salary ranges and some companies even post them directly in the job ad, such as PokerStars. A customer service agent (German) ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
That's very thoughtful of you actually, but anything less than 3 months, or even 6 months, is not sufficient IMO to make up your mind about a whole country :) You arrived at the worst same and in addition you're not happy with your job it ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
Don't worry Feline, it will get better once the peak tourist & festa season is over! And then you'll be happy living on a this beautiful island with lots of greenery, flowers and palm trees - in winter! Not having to deal with bleak ... Read More
Making friends in Malta by deejay1988
Hi everyone, I posted on here back in March/April to see if anyone was in the same boat as me - wanting to make friends etc. I'm pleased to say it was successful but I know people don't always read old forum posts so thought I would repost ...
Hi Debs, I've been here for around 8 months and also still in the process of discovering the island :) I'm here with my partner, both late twenties/early thirties, no kids, like going out but more the wine festival type than rowdy Paceville ... Read More
Are zebra crossings compulsory for drivers? by felinefine81
Are drivers supposed to stop when someone is waiting? We cross 2 different ones on a busy road every day and [b]not one single time [/b]has the traffic stopped unless we force them to by stepping out. I'm not brave enough to do that unless ...
This makes me really mad! What does this have to do with being a foreigner or not? If he'd almost run over a Maltese I'm sure the reaction would be the same if not even worse (they do have heated arguments sometimes!). I'm lucky, they ... Read More
Are zebra crossings compulsory for drivers? by felinefine81
Are drivers supposed to stop when someone is waiting? We cross 2 different ones on a busy road every day and [b]not one single time [/b]has the traffic stopped unless we force them to by stepping out. I'm not brave enough to do that unless ...
Shocking :o Especially the rude bus driver! Agree with 1 & 2, people seem kind but then nothing happens. Or they don't react at all to your enquiries. Sometimes I'm really not sure if I'm a potential customer or a ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
Agree with mantasmo! Decent salary although I'm not sure how much it costs to send your children to a private school here. For 2 people without kids it would be a fantastic salary IMO. Read More
How long it takes to secure long term accomodation by charmender
Hello, I am moving to Malta next Tuesday with my husband. We are planning to rent a hotel room for a few days but its turning out to be a lot more expensive than we thought especially since its still tourist season. My question is how long does it ...
If you mean high supply judging from the estate agent websites then I'm afraid only half (or a third) of those will be available. Most agents never bother to remove them or the landlord listed the property with 5 different agents and didn't ... Read More
How long it takes to secure long term accomodation by charmender
Hello, I am moving to Malta next Tuesday with my husband. We are planning to rent a hotel room for a few days but its turning out to be a lot more expensive than we thought especially since its still tourist season. My question is how long does it ...
It depends on your budget, the requirements and the area you're looking in - and how flexible you are with those three. In my opinion 4 days is extremely short for finding and securing a place in August. I'd try to get an Airbnb rental for ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
Thanks for this info matm911! Really looking forward to both Birgufest and Bianca Notte :) Although I'm not too keen on big crowds either I find Malta less crowded than other cities at big events like that. Read More
Delicata Wine Festival Upper Barrakka Gardens - Worth it? by GSoupi
Two months in Malta and I already settled in. Lots of festivals and feasts, some are excellent others are not. Does anyone have any experience with this festival? I could just go and find out for myself, but too "off" this weekend to ...
Best way of finding out is to check the events on Facebook regularly :) Here are some that could be of interest to you: Marsovin Grape Harvest 13 August - 14 August https://www.facebook.com/events/273632146346834/ Delicata Wine Festival in Nadur, ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
Same here feline, I was able to have a proper lie in today! :D I actually did google 'petards malta' as mantasmo suggested and I'm horrified what some people in certain localities have to go through! We're so lucky in Naxxar, maybe ... Read More
When do the fireworks end? by felinefine81
I'm really struggling. It's been every day for the last week, from before 8am until after 11.30pm. The last couple of nights they are so bad our apartment is shaking. I also can't stand listening to the terrified dogs. I know ...
I must be the only one loving them - colourful ones and the petards :D it makes me feel like there's a constant party in Malta, I really missed them when I was away for a week! Sometimes I do get annoyed when they wake me up at 8.30am but ... Read More
Delicata Wine Festival Upper Barrakka Gardens - Worth it? by GSoupi
Two months in Malta and I already settled in. Lots of festivals and feasts, some are excellent others are not. Does anyone have any experience with this festival? I could just go and find out for myself, but too "off" this weekend to ...
Went yesterday and absolutely loved it! Much, much better than the Marsovin one - better organised, food options cheaper, fresher and tastier, hardly any queues at the tasting stands with friendly staff, more space to walk around (Hastings Gardens ... Read More
Online toiletry and household products by felinefine81
Hi We're finding the price of toiletries at the supermarket a bit steep - does anyone have tips for discount places? Online would be even better! We also need some household stuff - kitchen utensils, bedding, towels etc. If you were ordering ...
I second Bernie's suggestions! Lidl is great for cheap but good quality toiletries, also unbeatable when it comes to cleaning products of any sort. Tallira has cheap and cheerful household goods - the superstore in Iklin has everything you need. ... Read More
Walking/Pavements by felinefine81
Hi everyone So we finally arrived in Malta last night! Thank you so much to everyone that has answered my questions for the last few months and helped us get here - much appreciated. Today we have been for a walk around Balzan and some of Attard. ...
The only advice I can give is to look at as many properties and also areas as possible. Sometimes what looks good on a map is completely not how you imagined it, e.g. Msida and Pieta near the water look nice but when we viewed flats in these areas ... Read More
Is that worth going to Malta? by Soni84
Hello! I'm new to the forum, however I've been following the Malta topic for a good while. I have collected most of the basic facts about the island, and the initial "magic" most people have already worn off :) That's not in a ...
Hey Soni, I'm wondering if you have had any luck in your job hunt yet? :) Read More
Good Hairdresser around St. Julians/Gzira/Sliema/Ta-Xbiex/Msida by sk8nooky
Hi, I'm new to Malta and I desperately need a new haircut, but don't know where to go, especially after I have heard all horrible stories about bad haircuts from my roommates, blogs etc. I have short hair, so I need someone who can really ...
I had my hair cut at SJ hairstudio in Sliema in the end, because it's around the corner from my work and open until 8pm. Sergej did my hair and 5 weeks in I'm still really happy with the result. Usually hairdressers spend about 15min cutting ... Read More
Walking/Pavements by felinefine81
Hi everyone So we finally arrived in Malta last night! Thank you so much to everyone that has answered my questions for the last few months and helped us get here - much appreciated. Today we have been for a walk around Balzan and some of Attard. ...
Hi Feline, I live in Naxxar and always thought we had it bad with a lack of pavements :D but I guess it's just the smaller side roads, main roads are fine for walking. We've been living here since December last year and love it so much that ... Read More
General Safety in Dublin City Area for New Expat. Looking to Relocate. by grundug
Hi Folks, I'm new to these forums. I'm a mid-thirties American currently living and working in Czech Republic for the past two years. I am looking to relocate to the Dublin area but had some concerns after reading quite a bit on forums and the ...
Agree with the above speaker. I did not feel very safe in Dublin and made sure to not walk alone in the dark, including from the bus stop to my apartment. We lived in D1 / D7 (Broadstone) and had a huge problem with heroin addicts. On a weekly basis ... Read More
prescription costs
Thanks for sharing Terry! I was actually prescribed one of the items on the list today and luckily checked expat.com before picking it up at the pharmacy :D Problem was that they had no clue and sold it to me for the original price. I showed them ... Read More
Realistic travel time swieqi, St. Paul's bay and sliema by Izzybenjaz
Hi I'm trying to get my head around where to chose to live in malta that would suit for kids schooling and work which will be in mosta . could anyone give me a realistic idea of travel time to get from sliema, St. Paul's bay and swieqi to ...
volcane is right, the road works they are doing now to facilitate the Kappara project are already wreaking havoc on the traffic. Buses are taking crazy detours, many roads with just one lane, etc. everyone at my work place fears what will happen ... Read More
Any interest in a moving blog? by felinefine81
I handed my notice in today so it's happening! Woohoo! I've decided I'm going to start a diary/blog to record this move, as it's a massive deal for my husband and me. Friends and family can keep up with what we're doing and I ...
Good luck Chalks! You won't regret it :) Reminds me of our move about 6 months ago (already :o time flies). Bf and I moved over with 5 bags each weighing in 100kg. I wouldn't want to do that again! Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Malta? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Malta, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I'd do it again in a heart beat :D what I'd do differently though is to book temporary accommodation for longer than a week. We hoped to find an apartment to move in within a few days and thought that this flexibility of moving quickly would ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
lambada is spot on. Both my partner and I (no kids) lived on one salary of 30k for about three months. We chose to live in a nice penthouse so 60% went into rent + bills which is quite high. But we have no car so that kind of offsets it. Food-wise ... Read More
Places with best bus links to Valetta by ævintýri
Hi Everyone! I know the accommodation topic has been discussed frequently on the forum, but I'm looking for info about the best far out places for bus links to Valetta, in terms of number of bus routes and frequency. Naturally, Valetta/Sliema ...
Naxxar is great. If we have one good connection then it is to Valletta! Following buses go there (frequency based on Mon-Fri, weekend might be different): 49: every 60 minutes 46: every 30 minutes 43: every 30 minutes 45: every 30 minutes 31: every ... Read More
Malta - Monthly Costs by earsRgood
Hello We are considering a move to Malta, anywhere on Gozo I think. I have found costs for general items but does anyone have any idea on the following monthly costs: Mobile Phone Council Taxes/Charges Decent Broadband Car Leasing - Mondeo ...
I also don't see a problem here - all contributors have given valuable information based on the countries where they live or have lived or compared to the whole of EU. The OP might be based in UK but IMO it's good to see where Malta is on ... Read More
'Holiday Insurance" for 6 month period of self-employment in Malta? by ævintýri
Hi Everyone. Great to be part of this community! A question regarding "Holiday insurance." I will be in Malta for 6 months working on a self-employed basis, and wondered what kind of "holiday insurance" I need. This is also ...
A lot of my digital nomad friends swear by this one: https://www.truetraveller.com/ You just choose 'single trip' and select a period of 6 months. The insurance can only be taken out if you're a resident of the UK or an EEA Country ... Read More
Looking for double room in Mosta. Not having much luck.
I second Naxxar. Mosta is about 15min walk from where I live :-) I have heard from other people that it can be difficult to find a room in Malta and if you do there will be no rental agreement in most cases. No proof of address = no residency ... Read More
Voting in the Referendum on the UK;s membership of the EU by tearnet
Many UK nationals living in Malta will be able to take part in the forthcoming referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union The vote is due to take place by 31 December 2017 and, although the exact date is not yet known, you can ...
The link rob posted really says it all and I also wholeheartedly agree with bernie_iris_fabian_david! If Brits vote to leave the EU they will be denying young people the right to free movement. And this coming from expats themselves is quite a ... Read More
Essentials to live in Ireland by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Ireland, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Ireland? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
When I lived in Ireland there was honestly nothing I missed or thought I should have brought! You can get furniture and big/small appliances from Argos or Ikea, there's Penneys (Primark) for cheap clothes, PC World/Curries for ... Read More
is it possible? by nickn
Hi, I wish to settle in cork mainly because of cheap rent , i guess 700 euros for double bedroom house rent. my english is good. i got good experience incustomer services in retailing and purchasing. I m looking for package of 32000 euros before ...
I really don't mean to be rude but judging by your forum posts most people would not rate your English as "very good"! Take a look at this Glassdoor page with a list of companies in Cork together with the salaries they pay: ... Read More
Tax refund when leaving Malta by mantonas
Hi, I wonder if anyone can assist me one this! Does anyone knows how it works when you leave the country and you try to apply for your tax return. I did it previously through a company called taxback.com when I was in Ireland but they don't ...
No idea about Malta but don't use companies like taxback.com next time! Everything is so easy in Ireland, if you need any help with taxes or just info on how the tax system works let me know. I know it off by heart and have helped lots of ex ... Read More
Annoying pigeon breeders by blackangelheart
Naxxar seems to be full of people breeding and training pigeons. First I thought "Oh, how beautiful, there's birds flying around!" but soon we discovered that they do their rounds [b]every day for 2-3 hours[/b]! The building opposite ...
Thanks for the explanation! We will definitely try it out this weekend, I make sure to report back soon with the results :) Read More
Looking for the perfect location for us in Malta
In terms of finding the best location, I suggest you look at the recent post "Best cities to live in Malta": https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=559179 Lots of people have contributed to this topic and shared pros and cons about ... Read More
Annoying pigeon breeders by blackangelheart
Naxxar seems to be full of people breeding and training pigeons. First I thought "Oh, how beautiful, there's birds flying around!" but soon we discovered that they do their rounds [b]every day for 2-3 hours[/b]! The building opposite ...
Excellent advice James, thank you!! I do like Fred's suggestion as well however not sure if we are allowed to place something like that on our terrace or roof as tenants. My guess is the landlord won't like it. The ice cubes are easy to do ... Read More
Annoying pigeon breeders
Naxxar seems to be full of people breeding and training pigeons. First I thought "Oh, how beautiful, there's birds flying around!" but soon we discovered that they do their rounds every day for 2-3 hours! The building opposite us has ... Read More
Good Hairdresser around St. Julians/Gzira/Sliema/Ta-Xbiex/Msida by sk8nooky
Hi, I'm new to Malta and I desperately need a new haircut, but don't know where to go, especially after I have heard all horrible stories about bad haircuts from my roommates, blogs etc. I have short hair, so I need someone who can really ...
That's a very good price I will definitely check her out! Thanks for the recommendation and providing prices, same goes for paulolly. I'm sure it'll help other people in this forum :) Read More
Good Hairdresser around St. Julians/Gzira/Sliema/Ta-Xbiex/Msida by sk8nooky
Hi, I'm new to Malta and I desperately need a new haircut, but don't know where to go, especially after I have heard all horrible stories about bad haircuts from my roommates, blogs etc. I have short hair, so I need someone who can really ...
Thanks paulolly! It sounds really good, too, and definitely worth checking out. If you could send a PM with the details that would great :) It will probably be more expensive for me since I have super long hair! Thinking about cutting it off though ... Read More
Good Hairdresser around St. Julians/Gzira/Sliema/Ta-Xbiex/Msida by sk8nooky
Hi, I'm new to Malta and I desperately need a new haircut, but don't know where to go, especially after I have heard all horrible stories about bad haircuts from my roommates, blogs etc. I have short hair, so I need someone who can really ...
I just checked out her facebook page and the photos look fantastic! Any info on prices? e.g. cut + colour. I'm hoping it'll be no more than €100 Thanks :) Read More
Good Hairdresser around St. Julians/Gzira/Sliema/Ta-Xbiex/Msida by sk8nooky
Hi, I'm new to Malta and I desperately need a new haircut, but don't know where to go, especially after I have heard all horrible stories about bad haircuts from my roommates, blogs etc. I have short hair, so I need someone who can really ...
I'm going to need a haircut + colour soon and wanted to pick up this thread again. Any recommendations in the central areas e.g. Naxxar, Mosta? If not, I'd also venture a bit further for a good stylist! If you know one that does good ... Read More
Using recruitment agencies to get a job from abroad? by Agelsfa
Has anyone had success getting a job in Malta from abroad using a recruitment agency and care to share their experience? My husband just started looking for jobs in Malta from Ireland at the end of last week. He got two phone calls from recruitment ...
Sorry, I didn't mean to discourage you! It's definitely possible but even the recruiters I spoke to said that their clients prefer candidates already on the island. The kind of jobs that "accept" people from abroad are usually ... Read More
public notary by adlabr
does anyone know of a trustworthy and Cheap PUBLIC notary? is just to certify my passport. thanks
Well, I could wait for a week or two I guess. The thing is I don't want to push him it might be inappropriate in such a time. He even wrote "Kindly seek the services of another notary" :| Read More
Using recruitment agencies to get a job from abroad? by Agelsfa
Has anyone had success getting a job in Malta from abroad using a recruitment agency and care to share their experience? My husband just started looking for jobs in Malta from Ireland at the end of last week. He got two phone calls from recruitment ...
Btw, this is a post I compiled last year with lots of employers in Malta and a direct link to their careers page. Most of them have IT jobs on there so might be worth having a look (minus the Tek Experts ... Read More
Using recruitment agencies to get a job from abroad? by Agelsfa
Has anyone had success getting a job in Malta from abroad using a recruitment agency and care to share their experience? My husband just started looking for jobs in Malta from Ireland at the end of last week. He got two phone calls from recruitment ...
My partner and I tried for 2 years, also from Ireland. We both work in finance and are native German but still no luck! At least for a job with decent pay. It seemed that most companies were afraid to take someone from abroad, maybe because of past ... Read More
public notary by adlabr
does anyone know of a trustworthy and Cheap PUBLIC notary? is just to certify my passport. thanks
I just got a reply from John, apparently the offices are closed due to a family mourning. He advised I should look for another notary. What a shame (and obviously a sad situation for him). Sammy, could you post the details here or add this notary ... Read More
public notary by adlabr
does anyone know of a trustworthy and Cheap PUBLIC notary? is just to certify my passport. thanks
Thanks chseychell! I actually prefer to email - especially when it comes to quotes. Do you have an email address by any chance? The one I found online (johnspiteri@euroweb.net) does not work my message came back undelivered :( Read More
public notary by adlabr
does anyone know of a trustworthy and Cheap PUBLIC notary? is just to certify my passport. thanks
Resurrecting this thread because I need to get some documents notarised. Can anyone give an indication on prices? What does John Spiteri charge? He'd be the closest to where I live so ideally would like to go there. Thanks :) Read More
Best / cheapest place to buy baby food? by bernie_iris_fabian_david
Hey all, We're coming for a 2-week visit on Thursday. Our younger one is 8 months old. Can anyone tell us which place is best to buy baby milk, baby food, pampers, ... We've found out Sparkle Image should have those things, and I figure GS ...
This thread will be interesting for me, too since my sister is coming to visit in April with her 10 month old. Having no kids I obviously have no idea of that kind of stuff ;) I did check out some prices in Lidl though, here are my ... Read More
How is it to work for HSBC call centre? by maltaangel
Does anyone work here....enjoy it etc thanks
Check out this job ad (one of many you can find with a google search): http://www.europelanguagejobs.com/jobs/customer-service/igaming-vacancies-for-german-speakers-available-immediately--30614.html?utm_source=Opcionempleo&utm_medium=cpc It ... Read More
How is it to work for HSBC call centre? by maltaangel
Does anyone work here....enjoy it etc thanks
What kind of jobs are you applying for? If you're willing to work in iGaming there are plenty of roles in CS such as telephone support or even live moderator for casino games. Especially the latter tend to pay quite well (for customer support ... Read More
Ignorant behavior
Has this happened to you before or was this the first time? If it's the latter then I agree with romaniac - everybody has a bad day every now and then. I'm not too bothered if someone doesn't greet me or make small talk, as long as they ... Read More
How safe is Malta considering it's proximity to Libya/Tunisia etc by yoanka1980
I am considering moving to Malta with my husband and our 2 year old (currently living in Ireland). This might sound like a silly question, but I would just like to ask your opinion regarding Malta's safety in terms of terror threats, the ...
I guess you have not travelled around much if you think Malta is paradise and I'm not criticising Malta ! :/ TerryDon't feed trolls ;) Read More
Best cities to live in Malta by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Malta. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Yes, where you work and how you get there will definitely play an important role. If you're running a business from your home then you should also factor in the frequent power cuts which can affect the whole island but more or less seem to occur ... Read More
Best cities to live in Malta by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Malta. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I live in central Naxxar (near the Parish church) and can 100% recommend the area if you're looking for a more authentic Maltese area. For me these are the main advantages: - People are very friendly - Lots of lovely apartments and penthouses ... Read More
How safe is Malta considering it's proximity to Libya/Tunisia etc by yoanka1980
I am considering moving to Malta with my husband and our 2 year old (currently living in Ireland). This might sound like a silly question, but I would just like to ask your opinion regarding Malta's safety in terms of terror threats, the ...
I moved here from Ireland in December 2015 and feel much safer in Malta than Dublin. In recent years there were so many reports of stabbings in North Dublin but also Temple Bar that make Paceville look almost peaceful in comparison ;) Not sure ... Read More
Looking to move to Malta in Malta now. by Pollyanna##321
Hi I am trying to find some place to rent in buggiba, qwara, or st Paul's bay. Can anyone tell me what the average rental price is for a 1 or 2 bed place. Don't want to spend too much on a rental per month. Not looking for a palace, but ...
Mantasmo, that's very interesting what you wrote about taxes! I am self employed, too, and have been thinking about moving my business from Ireland to Malta. Might have to look into that now ;) After years of renting tiny rooms in tiny flats in ... Read More
Justice in Malta by ricky
The penality for killing 2 people in a car accident whilst driving with around 140 km's is just about the same as loitering in the streets of Gzira looking for ...
This is horrible! It seems the same can be said for drug trafficking: A 'troubled' 19 yo guy, 87 ecstasy pills and three sachets of cocaine gets suspended ... Read More
Best place to find work in Malta?
Everett, what kind of job are you looking for? If it's office work then perhaps a post which I compiled back in November might help you: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=547008#3012575 You can also check out recruitment agencies. I ... Read More
Looking to move to Malta in Malta now. by Pollyanna##321
Hi I am trying to find some place to rent in buggiba, qwara, or st Paul's bay. Can anyone tell me what the average rental price is for a 1 or 2 bed place. Don't want to spend too much on a rental per month. Not looking for a palace, but ...
Agree with rob. You're painting quite a gloomy picture! I have spoken to many people here that live a happy life on the island - and they are not "luxury people". Of course, gentrification is happening I think, especially in Sliema ... Read More
Best area to live and find work in Malta? by Everett1989
Which is the best area people recommend to live and find work in Malta, going over soon to check everything out and need a starting place! Thank you
I second Naxxar! We were looking in lots of different areas: Sliema, Msida, Pieta, Birkirkara, Swatar... We nearly dismissed Naxxar as it is not very close to the water but this changed the minute we passed the beautiful Parish Church in Naxxar, saw ... Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
Wow roadtripper, that's just shocking! I "can't wait" to receive our first bill from our landlord - that is if we ever get to see it. I'm sure there'll be a few nasty surprises, too. I'm wondering how one can protect ... Read More
Extortionate food prices - any tips? by blackangelheart
Perhaps I shouldn't be writing this in the heat of the moment, but I just got back from my local greengrocer-slash-minimart having paid a fortune (again!) for fruit & veg. One bloody apple cost me €0.63 and it's not coated with ...
Wow, I was gone for just a few days and just saw how many of you have contributed to this thread! Thanks so much to everyone - for your advice or even an opinion. I'm sure it'll help many others who are just starting out in Malta, just like ... Read More
Extortionate food prices - any tips? by blackangelheart
Perhaps I shouldn't be writing this in the heat of the moment, but I just got back from my local greengrocer-slash-minimart having paid a fortune (again!) for fruit & veg. One bloody apple cost me €0.63 and it's not coated with ...
Thanks to you both for your honest opinion and sharing your food prices / monthly costs! It seems for many people it's the norm to pay over €400 or even 500 a month in order to eat well. That's obviously not going to reduce our costs ... Read More
Extortionate food prices - any tips?
Perhaps I shouldn't be writing this in the heat of the moment, but I just got back from my local greengrocer-slash-minimart having paid a fortune (again!) for fruit & veg. One bloody apple cost me €0.63 and it's not coated with ... Read More
February Visit by Dents
Hi We will be visiting for a week from Feb 9th and wondered if anyone in the Naxxar area would like to grab a coffee one afternoon and discuss their experiences? Thanks Dents
I'm based in Naxxar and might be up for it depending on date and time and if other people want to come :) I wouldn't actually feel very comfortable in a 1-on-1 meeting especially if I don't know the other person. No offence ;) Read More
13th month pay by Maleko
Hi, Is 13th month pay common in Malta for companies doing software/web? :/ Thanks !
bernie_iris_fabian_david, just saw your post when I refreshed! You beat me to it ;) Read More
13th month pay by Maleko
Hi, Is 13th month pay common in Malta for companies doing software/web? :/ Thanks !
14th salary is something I've only ever heard in Germany where it's common in some industries e.g. banking or insurance (basically anywhere with a good labour agreement ;)) to get paid an additional holiday pay ("Urlaubsgeld") and ... Read More
Romantic restaurant in Valetta?
That really made me smile! I'm sure she'll love it :) My bf is taking me out in a couple of weeks as well so thanks for this thread, I can now point him in the right direction ;) Btw, I've heard good things about Rampila - has anyone ... Read More
Good optician in the central area? by blackangelheart
Can anyone recommend a good optician, if possible in or close to Naxxar? I'd need a comprehensive eye test, new glasses + sunglasses and contact lenses :) Used to go to Vision Express in Ireland & UK and was very happy with their service and ...
Sounds great, will definitely check them out and report back :) thanks! Read More
Good optician in the central area? by blackangelheart
Can anyone recommend a good optician, if possible in or close to Naxxar? I'd need a comprehensive eye test, new glasses + sunglasses and contact lenses :) Used to go to Vision Express in Ireland & UK and was very happy with their service and ...
Thanks scunkone, their website looks really good! Have you been there yourself? If yes what did you get - e.g. lenses, glasses? Anyone there you can recommend in particular? Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
Thanks Johanna for clearing this up. The rental contract states our normal rent plus "VAT of 7% is to be paid by the lessee if applicable." So you could argue over that last sentence. We're not paying any because we pay in cash. I know ... Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
Our landlord tried to do something similar but didn't call it tax, he said if we want to pay via bank transfer or get a receipt we have to pay VAT of 7%. Basically he was trying to get us to pay in cash because he said if we do that - unrecorded ... Read More
Good optician in the central area? by blackangelheart
Can anyone recommend a good optician, if possible in or close to Naxxar? I'd need a comprehensive eye test, new glasses + sunglasses and contact lenses :) Used to go to Vision Express in Ireland & UK and was very happy with their service and ...
Thanks Rob! I might even 'recycle' my current frame - paid over £300 for it after all! For me it's the lenses that cost a lot. They have to be specially coated and polished etc. which all adds up quickly! When you've found a ... Read More
Moving to Malta. Suggest me an area to live in by jethink
Hi, I got a job which is in mriehel road birkirkara. Can you suggest me nearby areas to look for an appartment to rent. Consider, i don't have a car so busses will be first priority at the first After a couple of months i will buy car or ...
People complained about Arriva because they didn't know just how bad it could really get! :D I agree that not all comments on Times of Malta or MaltaToday should be taken seriously because some people complain that they have to walk a few ... Read More
Good optician in the central area?
Can anyone recommend a good optician, if possible in or close to Naxxar? I'd need a comprehensive eye test, new glasses + sunglasses and contact lenses :) Used to go to Vision Express in Ireland & UK and was very happy with their service and ... Read More
Moving to Malta. Suggest me an area to live in by jethink
Hi, I got a job which is in mriehel road birkirkara. Can you suggest me nearby areas to look for an appartment to rent. Consider, i don't have a car so busses will be first priority at the first After a couple of months i will buy car or ...
kateblank must be a troll or working for Malta Public Transport ?? ;) So far I've heard no one, neither expats nor Maltese, say a good thing about the changes introduced on 20th December. Most bus stops have not been updated properly, timetables ... Read More
Moving to Malta. Suggest me an area to live in by jethink
Hi, I got a job which is in mriehel road birkirkara. Can you suggest me nearby areas to look for an appartment to rent. Consider, i don't have a car so busses will be first priority at the first After a couple of months i will buy car or ...
I needed a good laugh - the bus fiasco is dire tourist are paying 3 times as much per week , the majority of bus stops don't have timetables for the correct routes now , buses simply don't turn up or go on whatever route the driver can be ... Read More
Excessive water bill - possible leak? by blackangelheart
Happy new year everyone! :) I'm hoping some of you might have an idea of what's going on with our excessive water bill. Before we finally moved into our permanent place we stayed in a short let organised by the same estate agent who we ...
It was around €250 a month but still lots! We had a usage of a 7 person household plus an extra 25%. I think the apartment has been vacant since then. Good idea we'll try to get another reading but it might be difficult since the landlord ... Read More
Excessive water bill - possible leak? by blackangelheart
Happy new year everyone! :) I'm hoping some of you might have an idea of what's going on with our excessive water bill. Before we finally moved into our permanent place we stayed in a short let organised by the same estate agent who we ...
Not in ours but one directly next door according to Google. It's an energy auditing company though - not sure how much water they would use. It seems to us that it might be common to steal electricity in our area since we can see an apartment ... Read More
Worldwide travel insurance.
A few of my digital nomad friends swear by this one: https://www.truetraveller.com/ I just put in some details for America and it looks like they definitely go higher than €600.000 :) Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
My partner went Evans Building yesterday to get his ID card. He was applying with a completed Form A based on employment. The supporting documentation is clearly stated on page 3 of the form: 1. Original and copy of passport / foreign ID card 2. ... Read More
Social Security Number - confusing online form! by blackangelheart
Hi guys, Me again! :) My partner needs to apply for an SSN and we are seriously struggling to complete the form! We've never had an issue with forms even relatively complex tax returns in Ireland, but there's just something about Maltese ...
Thanks Rob, that sounds like the best plan! The office is really close to where we live :) Read More
Calculating Utility bills by Sam4321
I'm a bit confused when it comes to calculating our bills. We've been in this apartment since April and we've not had a bill yet. The landlord did say he'd been getting on at them to send a bill because they'd been sending ...
Thanks Terry! Can we register with ARMS even if the bills are in the landlords name? Do you know if they would give any info on consumption so far or would this be confidential? Read More
Good Salary Range by JBurger
Hi all Trust you all are well. Just wanted some feedback with regards to average to good salary ranges. I have been offered 30k which comes to 2500 a month and with the 40% deduction for the first 3 months its a total of 1500. Would this be ...
To answer your question we need more information. Are you single, married? Do you have to support your partner or kids? Assuming you're single then 30k gives a monthly disposable income of €2,096. That's a decent salary for one person ... Read More
Move back to Ireland by mantonas
Hi all, I used to live in Dublin previously but I have moved to Malta about 3 years ago and at the moment, I am seriously thinking in going back to Dublin but I wonder if any of you could give some sort of advice about the actual cost of life over ...
Hi mantonas, We just moved to Malta last month to 'escape' Dublin so I had to give my 2 cents on this topic ;) First of all, your salary isn't too bad considering most salaries have gone down in recent years. For example it used to be ... Read More
Social Security Number - confusing online form! by blackangelheart
Hi guys, Me again! :) My partner needs to apply for an SSN and we are seriously struggling to complete the form! We've never had an issue with forms even relatively complex tax returns in Ireland, but there's just something about Maltese ...
Thanks paulolly! What should we put in for the Address in Country of Stay though? I have no idea where we'll be after Malta. Can you just make up any address or will they ask for some form of proof? Read More
Social Security Number - confusing online form!
Hi guys, Me again! :) My partner needs to apply for an SSN and we are seriously struggling to complete the form! We've never had an issue with forms even relatively complex tax returns in Ireland, but there's just something about Maltese ... Read More