Actively keeping active
Malta offers a variety of sporting facilities ranging from five squash courts, 17 tennis courts, over nine basketball courts, billiard tables and a cricket pitch. There are also numerous sports clubs which allow you to meet other sports enthusiasts.
Entertainment & Nightlife
The Maltese are known to celebrate life at every opportunity and the entertainment options reflect this, with events to suit all ages and interests - You will definitely be spoilt for choice! Cultural events, local village feasts (Festa), classical music, nightlife, as well as theatre and opera, makes Malta the popular destination of choice.
Riding the waves or diving in the deep blue
Surrounded by water, Malta allows you to benefit from snorkelling or scuba-diving spots, fishing and many other water activities. Nature lovers have plenty to keep them busy, from picturesque beaches, walking paths, excellent restaurants, a blossoming art culture, bustling wine bars and cafes, to great shopping.
Malta ranks 4th for best climate, according to Expat Insider. On summer days in Malta you can enjoy the sunshine for over 12 hours a day with an average temperature of 28℃, often moderated by cool sea breezes. The average annual rainfall is just 520 millimetres (21 inches)!
From the beauty of a baroque cathedral, and ancient underground burial chambers, to live re-enactments of military cooking, Malta has many historical sites which form part of its rich history.
Ranging from Neolithic temples such as Ġgantija, Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, to Valletta - Malta's Capital city built by the Knights of St. John, and Mdina - the beautiful medieval capital of Malta.
The island boasts three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the aforementioned Ġgantija Temples and Valletta, as well as the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum. Valletta also had the honour of being chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2018.
Depending on your shopping habits, a household of two individuals can easily budget only a few hundred Euros a month for food. Local products are cheaper than imported brands, and supermarkets offer reduced prices when compared to smaller grocery stores. Products from roadside markets are popularly priced as well as fresh. Eating out in Malta is comparable with many other central European countries such as the Netherlands, Italy, France and Belgium.
The cost of clothing is at par with the rest of Europe, and expats will be able to find many of the popular high street stores. Since Sliema and Valletta cater to tourists and ex-pats, high-end clothing shops and small retail stores are easy to find.
Malta is ideally located, lying at strategic crossroads between Europe and Africa.
The Malta International Airport is a modern and efficient airport, which has been classified among the top 15 airports worldwide. Excellent sea infrastructure has created long-standing trade links with major ports in Europe, North Africa and Asia.
All you need to know about settling in Malta
This is what our expats wanted to know before they came to Malta. We addressed some FAQs you might have below. Feel free to contact us should you require anything else!
Working in Malta
A welcoming & safe country
Malta is a safe country both in terms of people and country. The Maltese crime rate is very low as is the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters.
A multilingual country
Maltese and English are the official two languages of Malta, making the integration of expats smooth and easy.
A warm working culture
The overall atmosphere at the workplace is friendly and welcoming, making it easier to settle in and build relationships with colleagues.
A good work-life balance
Due to Malta's small size, many places of interest are within easy reach. A person can go from the office to home to a dinner reservation on the other end of the island all in under 1 hour.
A healthy & stable economy
Malta is benefitting from a healthy and stable economy with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the European Union.
Getting your work permit
Maltese Law requires a work permit for all third-country nationals.
As part of the European Union, Malta welcomes all EU citizens to live and work in the country. However, if you come from a third-party country, you will need to apply for a residence and/or work permit. You can find more information on the residence and work permit procedures on the website of the Maltese government.
Starting your journey
with PwC Malta
Diversity is one of our strengths.
We believe that diversity is about creating equal opportunities for everyone, but not only. Our inclusive workplace enables us to embrace the diversity and richness of backgrounds and perspectives of our people and to leverage their diverse talents to arrive at winning business solutions.
By working with people from different backgrounds and with different experiences and working styles, we learn and get another perspective. Diverse views make for better decisions and thus drive a high-performance culture. Locally, 30% of our workforce comes from 35 different countries across the world.
Ok I'm in! What's next?
With PwC Malta, opportunities are endless. We are constantly on the lookout for talent and all our vacancies are open to both local and foreign candidates. Take some time to browse through our vacancies and get in touch with us!
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