Malta · Europe
Sliema
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,340Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,580/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Malta.
Healthcare
Public system (free at point of use for residents) centred on Mater Dei Hospital in Msida, with private hospitals such as St James and Da Vinci in the Sliema/Valletta area offering fast access.
Taxes
Residents who are not domiciled in Malta are taxed on Maltese-source income plus foreign income (including pensions) only if remitted to Malta — foreign capital gains are untaxed even if remitted — subject to a EUR 5,000 minimum tax where foreign income is at least EUR 35,000.
English
Very high — English is an official language alongside Maltese and is used in government, business, healthcare and everyday service across the islands.
Getting in — Malta
Full Malta guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
90 days within any 180-day period
Nomad Residence Permit
1 year, renewable up to 4 years
Malta Retirement Programme
Renewable
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Sliema at a glance
Sliema, Malta costs about $2,340 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 51% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,200 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 140 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Valletta at $2,290 a month to Odense at $2,355.
Costs verified on September 10, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Sliema
How much does it cost to live in Sliema?
A solo remote worker in Sliema, Malta spends an estimated $2,340 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Sliema?
Rent in Sliema is an estimated $1,200 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Sliema?
Internet in Sliema averages 140 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Sliema?
A coworking space in Sliema costs an estimated $170 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Sliema safe?
Sliema has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Sliema's nomad score?
Sliema scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.