I’ve discovered a channel on YouTube that’s a little different from other channels hosting videos on Malta. The big focus is on money, or rather, making money in Malta.

“You can make more money but you can't get more time. In order to do well, the most important is not how much money you make, but how much you keep,” is one of his philosophies. His mission in his Malta videos is to demonstrate why Malta is a great place to live, work, and earn and save money.

The main reasons why people are moving to Malta

For example, in this video, he delves into the work opportunities available in Malta.

“The competition is between employers not between employees. Just 3.5% unemployment in Malta, a willingness to train employees and job opportunities everywhere are the MAIN factors why people of all nationalities and qualifications keep on immigrating to Malta. Malta is now the paradise of jobs…and the hell of those who rent.”

He reckons that low-skilled people will be trained to do highly-skilled jobs. In Malta, you don’t need to pay to gain skills - you can get paid to gain skills! Now that’s different.

The 5 reasons NOT to move to Malta

In this video, however, he analyses the downsides of moving to Malta (because let's face it, these exist everywhere), just so you don’t think it’s a bed of roses without thorns.

“The top five reasons not to move (to Malta) are the country's size; real estate prices; weather and nature; simple things, such as opening a bank account, can be a hassle; and the last reason is apprehension about the economic future of the country,” he says.

He discusses the problems of overpopulation, over-development, too much traffic and the feeling of isolation due to the island’s size with so many people moving here; the disproportionate rents compared to the minimum wage due to a higher demand for property than supply; the lack of mountains, forests, rivers or lakes and a very long, hot summer, which can feel strange to foreigners; the bureaucracy; and the probability that the economy may crash quite soon! Hmm... we're not sure what to make of that!

How Much Money You Need to Survive in 2019 in Malta

Despite all that, he reckons that right now, Malta is a great place to be, to save money and get rich (here's hoping!) He does this by explaining how he survives on just 526 euros per month!

“I live below my means and it's still quite expensive. If you are coming around, make sure your accounting skills are good.”

He explains how this money is spent on basic survival by sharing a room and not doing anything that is not absolutely necessary, including not socialising, no habits... absolutely nothing extra. It’s not for everybody. He goes on to give some advice on how this can be achieved without too much difficulty - although the more realistic figure to live in Malta would be 800-1,000 euro per month. He ultimately recommends you make sure you get a well-paid job. Well, can't argue with that, can you?

Is Malta safe or dangerous?

Finally, he analyses the one thing any potential immigrant wants to know about: personal safety.

“In this video, I speak about safety and dangers in Malta. Theoretically, Malta is considered to be safe and I can believe that is going to remain like that for the very near future, for the simple reason that being an island makes it much harder for criminals to make it a full time job. But scams will always be around and Malta has problems with drugs, money laundering and cyber crimes - still nothing of major concern when it comes to the average Joe. If you want an easy and safe life, Malta is the place for you.”

He discusses the lack of concern about leaving belongings on the beach or the car open while you shop, and absolutely no need to worry about terrorism or murder. He claims that the actual concerns are things that will rarely affect you, as they lie on different levels, such as money laundering. The greater concerns you would need to watch out for may be scams by the landlord, drugs in Paceville, and, perhaps, pickpocketing. Okay, fair enough.

If you’re living and working in Malta already, what do you think about these videos - do they reflect the truth?