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Why Malta
Value for Money The cost of living in Malta is one of the lowest in Europe, yet banking, taxation, insurance, social security, utilities and communications services are sophisticated, professional and reliable, often surpassing those offered in many European nations. First Class Healthcare Malta has one of the best health services in the world. EU nationals resident in Malta are eligible to receive free medical treatment at public hospitals and clinics. The main general hospital is Mater Dei Hospital in Msida, while many towns and villages have their own medical clinics. Malta also has several private hospitals located around the island, such as the renowned St. James Hospital in Sliema. High Quality Education Malta provides an excellent standard of education. Children can be educated in one of the private international schools such as St Michael’s School in Pembroke or enrolled in the local state, church or independent schools. Kindergarten facilities are also available. Tertiary education is offered through the University of Malta and other institutes and private colleges. A Home in the Sun There is a wide range of properties available to rent or purchase, from furnished apartments to farmhouses, villas with pools, and even palaces, all at competitive prices. A number of five-star developments have recently been built on the island, including Portomaso and Tigne Point, which offer luxury apartments surrounded by commercial, health, fitness and leisure facilities.
10 reasons why expats enjoy living in Malta Fabulous all-year round weather with 300 days of sunshine and a crystal clear sea. Short distances between destinations save commuting time. Friendly and hospitable local population. No communication problems with English and Maltese as official languages, while Italian is widely spoken, as well as German and French within the tourism sector. Low cost of living while all goods are easily available. Family-friendly country with a low crime rate. Excellent social life for all ages, with bars, clubs and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets and a thriving cultural scene with big name concerts, weekly outdoor festivals and many theatres and cinemas. Good medical services with a recently built state-of-theart government hospital and many private clinics. Above UK-average schooling in English-speaking schools, and a respected university. A wide variety of property is available in all price ranges.