

Julian Goffin
@scubaboy
English °µÍø½ûÇø in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in birzebbuga
Registration: 06 February 2011
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average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???

Aurobindo are going to be looking very soon Read More


Private health insurance needed to become a resident - my experience by Oak
People have told me that even though IÂ’m an EU citizen I need a private health insurance in order to become an Ordinary Resident of Malta. IÂ’ve been googling away without finding recommendations or prices, so I clicked on the ad/sponsor link ...

Will your company not be supplying medical cover ? I had my old id card without any cover although I have a job and was paying social security here and eu citizen. Check with you company first Read More


Cashibg uk check in malta by amej
Hi all, I was wondering if someone knows If I could cash a UK check in Malta.It is a tax refubd and the check is from HMRC . Anyone knows? Thanks

Western Union Business Solutions in Sliema, Il Piazzetta offer this service and i believe that this is instant, you will need to bring ID and Proof of address. Read More


MOVING IN NOVEMBER by amy0212
Re: Cost of living in Malta – 2015 Hello everyone! Ive joined this blog just today. Really thankful that there's such a blog and such nice people ready to help eachother. We will be moving to Malta in November. There are 2 of us me and my ...

you do not need a Maltese Passport for talinja card. Even tourists can order one Read More


HSBC Debit Card by MikeBarr
Hi I recently opened a HSBC Premier account in Malta, I don't live in Malta at the moment. I have just recieved a debit card which appears to be a Visa Electron. Are these cards any use, are the accepted throughout Europe and the USA? In the UK ...

Nothing wrong with my Amex centurion either ;) Read More


HSBC Debit Card by MikeBarr
Hi I recently opened a HSBC Premier account in Malta, I don't live in Malta at the moment. I have just recieved a debit card which appears to be a Visa Electron. Are these cards any use, are the accepted throughout Europe and the USA? In the UK ...

I have used my visa debit with then around the world with no issues Read More


Kodi/XBMC users by F0xgl0ve
Any one who uses Kodi / XBMC for there TV and Films, be aware that the latest update for the Genesis add-on to Version 5 will remove your ability to download anything. If you really want to be able to carry on downloading from Genesis you will have ...

Your quick toon was just about to say that lol, and if he is having issues in Germany then run it behind a Vpn Read More


Pint prices in Pubs by rtintle
I just drank 4 pints of Cisk at the Beachhaven in St Pauls Bay. €16.00!!! Is that record for Malta, or have you paid more? Most Pubs charge €2.20 to 2.90

draft is usually more expensive here Read More


Pint prices in Pubs by rtintle
I just drank 4 pints of Cisk at the Beachhaven in St Pauls Bay. €16.00!!! Is that record for Malta, or have you paid more? Most Pubs charge €2.20 to 2.90

Windmill in Birzebbuga Skol bottle - 1.40 Cisk bottle - 2.00 Skol can - 1.30 Cisk can - 1.80 Shorts - 1.50 (all incl JD) Wine - 1.50 large glass Read More


Can anyone tell me if this article still applies? by Alphatango1954
I found this article about Malta when surfing and researching about moving there.....I have one contact there....an estate agent and asked him if this was still true and suddenly the emails have died...... I know it is difficult when you have upped ...

Depends how long you have owned the car. The electric and water rates do seem to be changing and it's getting easier to change across to the tariff that home owners and Maltese enjoy on their first property, their second property is the one ... Read More


Request for credit/debit card for online shopping by RASTAVIPER
I make most of my tickets booking or gadgets shopping through internet and I am searching for a credit or debit card that I could use with PayPal. Currently I have a bank account at HSBC , but I am not willing to apply with them for a card as their ...

Www.theuniversecard.com is for anyone living in malta not necessarily maltese residents Read More


The Ashes (2015) by redders_61
Those of you, like me who are addicted to watching The Ashes you can use this link http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-2.php just take some time to close adverts with the TINY x etc. and of course it isn't in HD but its better than nothing ...

Windmill bar in Birzebbuga, unfortunately only John Smiths and no real ales but all sports. Read More


What are the positives to living in Malta? by Wanderlust1
Guys I've heard so much negative stuff about living in Malta, but what are the positives? As I've mentioned before on other posts my circumstances are this... The UK based company that I already work for have offered me a promotion if ...

Negatives are dependant on Area. Choose the right area and then you will have different opinions. What does annoy me is ALL the negatives that people throw out when most can be solved by talking to people, following the descriptions of what is ... Read More


homesick... by amej
hi all, We arrived 4 weeks ago and I started to feel a bit nostalgic. I had a big enthusiasm about leaving London and moving to a less hectic place... now startong to feel a bit weird and a bit sad. I moved here for a job and this dod not worked ...

Malta will never match up to London, any job you get will never match wages in the UK. Malta is based around tourism and retirement. Accept that and move on either stay or go but do whatever makes you happy. TerryTerry, I agree that Malta will ... Read More


It's been a Year by robpw2
Hey all , for all of those coming to Malta and all of those who are here and cannot quite see how things will work out - I wanted to say that with a bit of hard work , some sheer determination and the support of love ones it's possible to make a ...

Rob, Its great to see such a positive Post, I do always enjoy reading your posts as you have a great positive outlook. I have been here now for 4 years, fully intended to move over here but circumstances changed in the UK and essentially it meant ... Read More