General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Valletta |
| Country | Malta |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.2% |
| Gdp | $14.64 billion |
| Size | 316 km² |
| Population | 516,100 |
| Population density | 1,632.9/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.27 |
| City population | 94.1% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 12∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Maltese, English |
| Population able to read | 94.2% |
| Population with a college degree | 26.1% |
| Population able to speak english | NA% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 47 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.4/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Air Malta |
| Main airport | Malta International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $5.5 |
| Burger | $7 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $650/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.30/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 35% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 75.55/MBits |
| Tld | .mt |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Zalando |
| Supermarket | Lidl |
| Pharmacy | Chemimart |
| Drugstore | Boots |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 9/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pastizzi | Flaky pastries filled with ricotta cheese or mushy peas | 0.50-1.00 |
| Ftira | Maltese flatbread topped with tomatoes, onions, tuna, and olives | 2.00-3.00 |
| Rabbit Stew | A traditional Maltese dish made with rabbit, tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots | 10.00-15.00 |
| Lampuki Pie | A pie made with lampuki fish, potatoes, and onions | 12.00-15.00 |
| Bragioli | Beef olives stuffed with minced meat, breadcrumbs, and herbs | 10.00-15.00 |
| Kannoli | Cannoli filled with ricotta cheese and candied orange peel | 2.00-3.00 |
| Imqaret | Deep-fried pastries filled with dates and spices | 1.00-2.00 |
| Ġbejniet | Maltese cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk | 3.00-5.00 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Kinnie | A carbonated soft drink made from bitter oranges | $2.00 |
| Cisk | A local beer | $3.00 |
| Ftira | A traditional Maltese flatbread | $5.00 |
| Pastizzi | A savory pastry filled with ricotta cheese or mushy peas | $1.00 |
| Qassatat | A sweet pastry filled with ricotta cheese and honey | $2.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese Cross | A symbol of Malta, often found on jewelry, pottery, and other souvenirs | €5-€20 |
| Blue Grotto Boat Tour | A boat tour of the famous Blue Grotto, a series of sea caves with crystal-clear water | €10-€20 |
| Mdina Glass | Hand-blown glass изделия made in the medieval city of Mdina | €10-€50 |
| Maltese Lace | Delicate lace made by hand in Malta | €20-€100 |
| Maltese Pottery | Colorful pottery with traditional Maltese designs | €10-€50 |
| Maltese Wine | Maltese wine is known for its full-bodied flavor | €10-€20 per bottle |
| Maltese Honey | Maltese honey is made from the nectar of wild thyme flowers | €5-€10 per jar |
| Maltese Olives | Maltese olives are known for their rich flavor | €5-€10 per jar |
| Maltese Cheese | Maltese cheese is made from sheep’s milk and has a独特 flavor | €5-€10 per block |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Feast of the Epiphany | 6 January | Commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| St. Paul’s Shipwreck | 10 February | Commemorates the shipwreck of St. Paul on the island of Malta in 60 AD |
| Carnival | February or March | A colorful festival with parades, costumes, and music |
| Freedom Day | 31 March | Commemorates the end of British rule in Malta in 1979 |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Settimana Santa (Holy Week) | March or April | A week of religious observances leading up to Easter |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Sunday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Workers’ Day | 1 May | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Sette Giugno (National Day) | 7 June | Commemorates the 1919 Sette Giugno riots against British rule |
| Feast of the Assumption | 15 August | Celebrates the Assumption of Mary into heaven |
| Feast of St. Lawrence | 10 August | Commemorates the martyrdom of St. Lawrence |
| Feast of St. Mary | 8 September | Celebrates the birth of the Virgin Mary |
| Independence Day | 21 September | Commemorates Malta’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 |
| Republic Day | 13 December | Commemorates the establishment of the Republic of Malta in 1974 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Times of Malta |
| Online news | Timesofmalta.com |
| Tv | TVM |
| Radio | Radju Malta |