Top expat cities

Malta

Victoria

#5 Top 5 cities

Victoria on Gozo offers a slower pace and strong community feel, but it is too small for career-oriented expats.

Country overview

Population

6 596

Year-round temperatures

Day: 15°C až 32°C

Night: 10°C až 24°C

Climate

The same sunny Mediterranean climate as the main island, often with a calmer overall rhythm.

Distance to the sea

3 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

9/10

Victoria is generally very safe with low serious crime, though petty theft, crowded festivals, and road safety still deserve ordinary attention.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Gozo faces heatwaves, drought, strong winds, heavy rain, local flash flooding, wildfire conditions, and occasional disruption to ferry links.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats
  • Creatives

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Strong civic amenities

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment