Most useful information about Malta
Salaries in Malta
Average salaries The average annual gross salary in Malta is around €17,500 according to the National Statistics Office (the minimum wage is just under half that at €169.76 a week for over 18s).... Read more
Work permit
Do you need a Work Permit to work in Malta? As a result of Malta’s accession to the EU, citizens of EU/EFTA countries and their close family members (spouses and children), even if the latter are... Read more
Cost of living
For years, Malta had a reputation for being a relatively cheap place. That does seem to be changing, as rents rise faster than wages. However, it’s still possible to live cheaply here as long as... Read more
Tax
Even though your income will be taxed at source (i.e. the tax will be removed – in most cases – before you are paid), you still need to submit a tax return on an annual basis. You can do this... Read more
Malta in figures
'Malta' the name from
Greek meaning honey
Flag
Red & White
Area
316km2
Currency
EURO (€)
Population
436,947 in 2016
Timezone
Central European Time
International Dialling code
+356
Driving
Left hand drive
Capital City
Valletta (il-Belt)