Can you live in Sliema with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,914, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Sliema with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,914, you would have roughly $86 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Sliema with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,914, you would have roughly $1,086 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Sliema with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,914, you would have roughly $3,086 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Sliema with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,914, you would have roughly $6,086 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Sliema, Malta

How much does it really cost to live in Sliema? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 17,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Small town 🌊 Near the sea 💱 EUR

💰 Can I afford Sliema? ⚖️ Compare this city Malta →

$ $900 1-bedroom rent / mo

82 Quality of life / 100

78 Safety / 100

88 Internet / 100

38 Affordability / 100

Sliema vs Valletta ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$900
Food (moderate)	$420
Transport	$35
Utilities	$95
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$80
Entertainment	$175
Total (moderate)	$1,914

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Sliema.

Shared accommodation	$400
Studio	$650
1-bedroom	$900
2-bedroom	$1,250
3-bedroom	$1,650

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City Scores

How Sliema rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeSmall
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityValletta
LanguageMaltese, English
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Malta

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Pros and Cons of Sliema

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,313 per month Basic $1,505 per month Moderate $1,914 per month Comfortable $2,548 per month Premium $3,952 per month

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Can You Live in Sliema on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-914 / month
$ 2,000	Affordable	$86 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$1,086 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,086 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,086 / month