What does Malta look like in the eyes of old immigrants
The cost of living in Malta
Advantages: Compared with other European countries, Malta's price level is still relatively low. A pint of beer 1.5 euros, the food price is also very cheap, and the transportation price is low.
Disadvantages: going to a restaurant is more expensive. There are many restaurants in Malta with a variety of dishes, and some really high-quality restaurants are also expensive. In particular, all products related to the Internet and mobile phones are very expensive, such as 50mbps/3mbps Internet broadband service. The monthly rental fee is as high as 30 euros.
Malta accommodation
Advantages: Malta, as a tourist destination, has attracted a large number of immigrants and tourists in the past 10 years, greatly increasing the local GDP, especially the sale and rental of real estate, so it is cheaper to buy or rent a house in Malta. However, in the past 12 months, the rental price of apartments in Malta has soared, and the current rental price is much higher than before.
Disadvantages: In Malta's "overseas immigrant community", the rent will be very expensive. At the end of spring and summer, tourists from all over the world come in an endless stream, and prices will rise.
The weather in Malta
Malta is famous for its pleasant climate. Malta has more than 200 sunny days every year. People who like the sea can say that the weather is perfect.
Disadvantages: Due to the long summer and short winter, the central heating system has not been fully rolled out in the whole island, which makes people in some areas still feel uncomfortable in the short winter.
Employment in Malta
Advantages: Entry-level jobs are always easy to find, especially in late spring and early summer, and many travel agencies are in urgent need of manpower. Some businesses will also post job notices at the door of the store. In addition, there are many international companies in Malta, mainly in the financial sector, which have created a large number of professional jobs. These companies often look for people who can speak foreign languages.
Disadvantages: As Malta is a small country, there are few high-paying positions in local companies.
Social Security in Malta
Advantages: Malta is an extremely safe country. According to Eurostat, Malta has only 0.3 violent crimes per 65,438+0,000 residents. Among all EU countries, Malta's low crime rate data can only be compared with Cyprus.
Disadvantages: In terms of non-violent crimes, pickpocketing has increased in recent years, but it is far below the EU average. This is not a big problem for foreigners who immigrate or travel to Malta. However, for Maltese natives, this is regarded as a bad phenomenon, because they are used to leaving home or leaving their cars unlocked.
Maltese
Advantages: English is the official language of Malta, followed by Maltese. All forms and documents, street signs, restaurant menus and other important information used by the Maltese government are in English.
Disadvantages: Although 88% of people in Malta can speak English, Maltese is also widely used. Maltese is a combination of Arabic and Italian, and it is a very difficult language to learn. Generally speaking, Maltese immigrants only need to learn English.
Doing business in Malta
Advantages: Malta's tax policy is very attractive to businessmen, especially to multinational companies that benefit from various "tax refund" schemes. Malta has a very stable political and financial environment and is a favorite investment destination for overseas businessmen.
Disadvantages: The Maltese government is inefficient. The local people live a rich life and their work attitude is relatively idle. Many European companies that have just arrived in Malta are surprised-it takes six months to open a bank account, but the clerk is actually filing the application documents two to three months ago!
Transportation in Malta
Advantages: There are buses in most parts of Malta. Due to the relatively narrow roads in Malta, the speed of cars is usually not fast. As far as fatal traffic accidents are concerned, Malta ranks lowest in the EU.
Disadvantages: Maltese buses rarely run according to the set schedule. Because of the low efficiency of road network, most lines are long and easy to bend. Except for crowded towns, buses in other places only run 1-2 times an hour on average. Drivers in Malta ignore basic traffic rules, such as turning on the turn signal and not using the mobile phone while driving.
Malta's infrastructure
Advantages: Malta has complete hydropower facilities and Internet communication all over the island.
Disadvantages: Malta's road network has been stagnant, except for the main roads, most roads are in poor condition. The road surface is too narrow to meet the increasing traffic demand (Malta has the largest number of cars per thousand people in the European Union). During the rush hour in Malta, roads are often congested?
Malta's medical system
Advantages: All medical services in Malta are free of charge. According to the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Malta's medical quality ranks in the top six in the EU. Private medical insurance in Malta is very cheap. A simple hospitalization plan only costs 90 euros a year, while 350 euros can cover all private medical insurance programs-you can see a doctor in a private doctor's clinic all over the island, avoiding long queues in public hospitals.
Disadvantages: If you choose to see a doctor in a public hospital in Malta, you will generally wait in line for several months to see a doctor unless your condition is life-threatening.
Banks in Malta
Advantages: Thanks to strict government supervision, Malta has a healthy banking industry. It is generally believed that it will not face the risks faced by Cyprus or other EU countries. Banks in Malta include local banks such as Valletta Bank, and foreign-funded chain banks such as HSBC (UK) and Banif (Portugal).
Disadvantages: Due to the "offshore nature" of this country, it has become the primary target of money laundering. In all your transactions with the bank, you should be mentally prepared: you may be inspected by the bank like a criminal. Different from the attentive service of customer service staff in other countries, in a bank in Malta, you almost "request" the bank to open an account or a checkbook for you.
Local banks in Malta often treat foreigners differently. For example, if you don't want to "guarantee" a certain amount of money in a locked zero-interest account, it's even difficult for you to get a debit card with the VISA logo, which can be used for online shopping. Credit card overdraft is even more impossible. Unless you were born in Malta or have a lot of assets, no bank will consider granting you a credit line. Fortunately, some companies in Malta have "filled the market gap" by providing simple credit products. Whether you are Maltese or not, you can apply for credit services.
Education in Malta
Advantages: Malta is a member of the Commonwealth and was a British colony in the19th century. Malta has a consistent British education system, and public schools are free. In terms of higher education, the University of Malta offers many majors, and the tuition fees are much cheaper than the average tuition fees in other EU countries. There are also many private schools, and the prices are very cheap.
Disadvantages: Free public education is limited to the main schools in your area (there are not many choices), and the scores of English and Maltese courses account for a considerable proportion.
The way of life in Malta
Advantages: Life in Malta is very slow, and people like to be free, close to the sea and sunbathe. Compared with other EU countries, Malta is still a fast-paced life and work, which can be called a paradise.
Disadvantages: As a direct result of Malta's lax lifestyle, local people always seem to completely ignore other people's time. This disregard for time is manifested in many aspects-Maltese people will ask you to talk about things that can be settled in the mail; There was a long queue at the bus stop, but the driver casually called his friend's fortress. Therefore, for those urbanites who have been in a fast-paced city for a long time, when they first arrive in Malta, they will feel seriously delayed.
How are the locals in Malta?
Advantages: Maltese are kind and friendly by nature. Especially in small towns and villages, local people are always very willing to help you, which is in sharp contrast to the situation that foreigners are often used in other EU countries.
Disadvantages: Maltese are friendly, but they are probably the most stubborn people in the world. If a Maltese has formed his own opinion on something, it is almost impossible to change him-no matter how hard you try, or you have a lot of data and facts to support your opinion.
In Malta, the government has continuously introduced preferential immigration policies. This new immigrant country stands out among many old immigrant countries in continental Europe, and Maltese immigrants have become one of the last immigration projects in Europe with their preferential prices and high cost performance. ?