Malta

Sliema

#1 Top 5 cities

Sliema is the core of modern expat living in Malta, with very strong day-to-day usability but high costs and density.

Country overview

Population

22 591

Year-round temperatures

Day: 15°C až 32°C

Night: 10°C až 24°C

Climate

Warm Mediterranean climate with mild winters and a long sunny summer.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 2/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

8/10

Serious crime is uncommon, but petty theft, nightlife-related incidents, heavy traffic, and busy waterfront areas require normal urban caution.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

The main hazards are extreme summer heat, intense storms, flash flooding, rough seas, and coastal exposure; major earthquakes are infrequent but possible.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇩🇪Germans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Quality services
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Noise
  • −Higher prices