Cost of living
~$2100/mo
Typical wifi speed
180 Mbps
Safety score
8/10
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
English ease
10/10
Nomad community
Growing
Sliema is Malta's coworking and coastline hub — rooftop bars, air-conditioned cafés, and seafront promenades sit alongside a dense concentration of the island's coworking spaces, all with English as an official language and a genuinely favorable nomad tax rate once your exemption year ends.
Why nomads love it
- English is an official language — zero language barrier for admin or daily life
- Flat 10% tax rate on remote work income after a 12-month exemption
- Full EU/Schengen access with easy budget flights across Europe
Watch out for
- Rent in Sliema and St Julian's runs noticeably higher than the rest of Malta
- Small island can feel limiting after a few months — day trips repeat quickly
What a month actually costs
| Accommodation (furnished 1BR/studio) | $1200 |
| Food & groceries | $400 |
| Coworking hot desk | $220 |
| Local transport | $50 |
| SIM / mobile data | $20 |
| Gym, fun & everything else | $210 |
| Typical monthly total | ~$2100 |
Directional estimate for a mid-range solo nomad — lean living can run 30% less, comfort-first 50% more.
Coworking spaces
Urban Valley Sliema
Premium seafront space, strong professional crowd
$300/mo · 250 Mbps
Fuse Coworking
Community-first, regular nomad meetups
$220/mo · 200 Mbps