Carl
@Junkyard Angel
English expat in Malta
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Lives in Qawra
Registration: 01 June 2014
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???
Plenty of jobs in hotels where you can earn 4.2 upwards, hard work but easy t get the job. 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 ...
Back of the net Rob ! Read More
A place in the sun malta episode 19/04/15 by robpw2
So incase your missing it channel 4s a place in the sun are currently showing a new episode where they choose between Lincolnshire and Malta ... Worth watching but beware not all information on this show is always 100% factual or relevant So ...
I saw it too, Rob and enjoyed it. The prices In Sterling seemed about right and the property's were good too. I wonder if the guy is still here as I noted the prices were March 2015 ? Read More
Well Done Expat-Blog by SunshineLover2011
Visited a rival site for the first time in years today and its basically a ghost town now.They actually charged for membership at one point(not sure if they still do) for information readily available here lol
These fellas and lasses on this site know their onions ! All for free too, brilliant. 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 ...
Goood to hear things aew workinng out well ,Rob. We are celebrating our 3 month anniversary today and all is well aprt from my wife being somewhat homesick. I am sure this will pass and it is odd that I haven't even thought about the UK as I ... Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
June of which Year ? :whistle: Read More
UK in/out EU referendum by redders_61
Might as well start the thread: the fun begins http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150509/world/EU-seeks-to-avert-Brexit.567444 I also think it is a racing certainty northern European countries would agree, under QMV, to restrict ...
I couldn't agree more, Rob , a strange thing to say . Read More
Should I be worried of racism by bornonthe12th
Hi Guys, I was recently in Malta for a holiday and loved it there and on coming back to the UK I applied for some jobs and feel honoured to have been offered 2 jobs in Malta (Although I have not accepted either offer yet). I have been doing a lot ...
Interesting points made Red Mick. I have been here on the Island for pushing 8 weeks and have landed myself a pretty decent job through persistance with CV'S, taking advice and of course, some luck. Funny thing is I was at a bus stop and ... Read More
鈧� v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either 拢GBP or 鈧珽uro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
Try Transferwise, brilliant and charge 拢5 on every 拢1000 moved ! Read More
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???
As a member of ex pat blog for about 8 months, and having lived in Malta for 7 weeks I would like to thank all members, including Toon, Red Mick, Robpw , Ricky and others for your help from salary's , accommodation, cost of living etc.HSBC do ... Read More
Drinking water in Malta by krestrine
Hi All, I have been boiling and then drinking the tap water here in Malta for about a week now. I've recently heard that the water isn't fit to drink? Anyone have any insights? Thanks, Pashala
I think you may have Yorkshire blood, Rob, a man after my ownn heart ! :top: Read More
Working and wages as bus driver in Malta by spandy61
well reading between the lines, to sum up wages are rubbish and you have to work long long hours for it? and so on 1 income it will be a struggle to survive? I am a bus driver in the uk, my wife cant work because of her illness, but we were thinking ...
Hi Spandy, We moved to Malta from York 5 weeks ago and sold up there before moving here. Take the advice from all the ex pat regulars as they have bought the T shirt etc. Work is around, I am looking and have got 3 interviews but the money ... Read More
How do I get internet?
We are arriving Thursday next week so thanks for the Internet advice Rob, will do ASAP on arrival ! :top: Read More
Cost of living in Malta 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Malta in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Malta you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Malta? > accommodation prices > ...
Interesting postings all, as we are both coming to live in Malta in under 3 weeks and will be doing our best to live well but within our means! Looking forward to getting to Malta !! Read More
Cost of living in Malta 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Malta in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Malta you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Malta? > accommodation prices > ...
Thanks Rob, great advice . We are moving to Malta at the end of February and this will prove very useful ! Carl Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
Thanks Mick, advice much appreciated. See you soon ! Carl Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
Thanks Mick, Am I correct in assuming that the e residence card should be applied for ASAP when we get to Malta irrespective of self sufficiency / employment ? Do you need the card to apply for work , if so then I suppose you must wait for the card ... Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
Help am I confused or what ?!! I have read the excellent answers here and tried to look through the link that 'Red Mick' posted regarding the e residency process etc. Things are becoming clearer but our situation is this. We are moving to ... Read More
Looking to meet people and looking for work in Gozo! by ga_walker
Just moved here last week from England I'm 22 and looking to meet people and also looking to find a job!
Thanks Rob, as usual good advice ! My wife needs to be reigned in regarding buying and I keep mentioning the comments made on here by other bloggers so let's see what happens . To be fair we have a quiet part of St Paul's / Qawra already in ... Read More
Looking to meet people and looking for work in Gozo! by ga_walker
Just moved here last week from England I'm 22 and looking to meet people and also looking to find a job!
Hi Rob, You have given me good advice before and thanks for the link to the jobs Our house in York is on the market tomorrow and if all goes well, we could be looking to come and live ( buy/rent) in the New year. As a social worker, any interest ... Read More
living in malta - any advise on living here full time? by mbanarch
Hi ladies and gents in currently in Malta while i type this. i am currently serving in the British armed forces and have 5 years until i leave. ill be 42 then and looking at retiring to Malta on my army pension which will be about 1200 euro a ...
Cheers Toon will do. Best wishes Carl Read More
living in malta - any advise on living here full time? by mbanarch
Hi ladies and gents in currently in Malta while i type this. i am currently serving in the British armed forces and have 5 years until i leave. ill be 42 then and looking at retiring to Malta on my army pension which will be about 1200 euro a ...
Thanks Mick, the advice you gave is what we have assessed etc, you are right York is a booming rental city and we have given thought to renting it out, just not sure if its for us. We are in Malta in October for reccy of properties and want to see a ... Read More
living in malta - any advise on living here full time? by mbanarch
Hi ladies and gents in currently in Malta while i type this. i am currently serving in the British armed forces and have 5 years until i leave. ill be 42 then and looking at retiring to Malta on my army pension which will be about 1200 euro a ...
Hi Mick, Sorry to hi jack the post but it must be something about being from York !! You say never buy, why is that ?The field Marshal and I are moving to Malta next year( we know the place very well and have previously checked out the areas we ... Read More
Working in malta by Tojo2912
I am fire protection engineer and qualified health and safety advisor my wife is a bsc Hons midwife and reg nurse what would be the chance of the both of us finding work, what's the wages and cost of living. Looking to relocate fed up of being ...
I am in the process of learning the language, thanks for your reply ! :top: Read More
Working in malta by Tojo2912
I am fire protection engineer and qualified health and safety advisor my wife is a bsc Hons midwife and reg nurse what would be the chance of the both of us finding work, what's the wages and cost of living. Looking to relocate fed up of being ...
I am a Registered Social Worker and wonder about the work opportunities in Malta when we move there, hopefully within that setting ( Childcare, Children's homes and the like ) Any suggestion where to look ? Thanks Carl Read More
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???
Again, thanks Rob will look into all advice given asap. Carl Read More
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???
Thanks again, not too concerned about the potential loss of equity to be honest as will own the property but interesting to read the bloggers' comments re renting, seems the done thing ! Read More
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???
Thanks Rob, your advice seems the best bet, would 100,000 Euros ish get you a nice apartment in the North , kitchen , bathroom etc and are the prices negotiable ? Thanks Read More
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???
Hi all bloggers, We live in York and want to sell up and move to Malta asap. We are 47 and 45 and our house, no mortgage, is worth about 250,000 euros when we sell it. Would it be a good idea to initially rent if we upped sticks( along with the ... Read More