How much do you need to earn to live here, after Malta takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Malta's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Sliema is roughly €2,544/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €3,130/month gross (€2,371 net after ~24% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €977 Cheapest neighborhood (Residential District) | €1,290 Median neighborhood | €1,545 Premium neighborhood (City Centre) |
| Groceries | €360 | €432 | €540 |
| Transport | €105 | €105 | €105 |
| Utilities | €255 | €255 | €255 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €240 | €288 | €360 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,937 | €2,370 | €2,805 |
€2,544/month gross
€3,130/month gross
€3,709/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 3 neighborhoods in Sliema.
Residential District
22 min by transit
€977 - €1,220
University Quarter
15 min by transit
€1,150 - €1,430
City Centre
8 min by walk
€1,380 - €1,710
City Centre
8 min by walk
€1,380 - €1,710
University Quarter
15 min by transit
€1,150 - €1,430
Residential District
22 min by transit
€977 - €1,220
All 3 neighborhoods, the full expense sheet, and what you could save.
Explore SliemaPlug in what you'd really earn. Get your take-home pay, neighborhoods within reach, and monthly savings.
Open calculatorTaxes, nearby cities, and side-by-sides.
We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Malta's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €2,544/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Sliema. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €3,130/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Malta.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 3 neighborhoods in Sliema is approximately €1,311/month. Rents range from €977 in Residential District to €1,710 in City Centre.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Sliema cost approximately €360. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Malta are progressive. At the budget salary level of €2,544/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 24%. At the comfortable level of €3,130/month, it rises to approximately 24%. This includes income tax and social contributions.