Living in St Julian's
Malta · mediterranean
St Julian's is a small town of roughly 15,000 people on an island in Malta. The climate is mediterranean. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,800. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for nightlife, swimming, food and eating out.
It is an island reachable every day, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. Living off-grid does not work here: connecting to the networks is compulsory in practice. Rents have risen about 55% in five years: anyone arriving today will not find the prices they read about.
St Julian's at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in St Julian's
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Island living
- Access to strong healthcare
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 10
A small state with a compulsory schedule and coverage near the top of the EU.
If you skip them: Enforced through the school system rather than through fines.
Exemptions: Medical only.
Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey
🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast
Accommodation prices have moved about +55% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
⛴️ Getting there: Daily
Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.
🔭 Where this place is heading
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What to know before moving to St Julian's
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
⚠️ The downsides of living in St Julian's
- •Nothing major on our radar, still, verify visas and healthcare for your case.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is St Julian's?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in St Julian's, Malta?
A typical month in St Julian's costs around $1,800, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is St Julian's, Malta safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in St Julian's at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.
What is the internet like in St Julian's?
Internet in St Julian's is rated 5 out of 5 for remote work, which is excellent. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in St Julian's?
St Julian's has a mediterranean climate. It is on the coast. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in St Julian's?
Healthcare in St Julian's is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 5/5.
How easy is it to move to Malta?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Malta at 4 out of 5, which is good. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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