About Malta-located in the middle of the Mediterranean, known as the "heart of the Mediterranean", 93km north of Sicily, Italy, it is mainly composed of Malta, Gozo and Comino, with a total area of 3 16 km2. Malta, with a small area, ranks second in the list of livable places in the world. People living in Malta exude a happy laziness, which is between busy and boring. This just makes this seemingly isolated Mediterranean island country beat like a vibrant "heart".
1, climate of Malta
Malta is an island country located in the center of the Mediterranean, so it has a typical Mediterranean climate. Winter in Malta is not too cold, and the average temperature is about 15℃. Summer is not too hot, the highest temperature is about 30℃, and the average temperature is 25℃. The annual average temperature is 265438 0.3℃.
Spring comes early in Malta. When Europe is still in the severe winter season, Malta is already full of spring flowers and warm sunshine, so many Europeans come here for the summer. Malta has a nickname "European backyard", because many Europeans will go to Malta for vacation, sunbathing, diving and surfing in July and August.
2. Transportation in Malta
Malta is an island country with small land area and convenient transportation. It won't take more than an hour to drive anywhere in this country.
Malta's public transportation is very convenient, with 1.5 Euro in winter and 2 Euro in summer. Buy it directly from the driver when you get on the bus, and the driver will give you change. If you stay for a long time, you can also get an individual ticket. The charge is 0.75 euros each time, and the monthly limit is 26 euros (that is, the car will be free after spending this amount).
Taxi starting price in Malta 10 Euro. If you are in a hurry in Malta, you must take a taxi, and I don't advise you to take a taxi directly with your hands. Because drivers in Malta often don't hit the meter, some will ask you for more tips even if they do, and their attitude is average. So be sure to talk about the price before getting on the bus, and be sure to bargain boldly.
But don't worry, if you want to take a taxi in Malta's dim sum, you have another option, and that is to call the taxi company. There is a local taxi company called ecabs in Malta, and many locals use it to take taxis. The driver has a good service attitude and helps you open the door with your luggage. The price is a little cheaper than that of a taxi. Most importantly, you don't want to tip.
plane
Malta has more than 40 air routes and direct flights, and 86 airports in Europe, America and North Africa. The airport is Lucca International Airport, with an annual average passenger volume of 2.5 million passengers and a freight volume of 6.5438+0.7 million tons.
Although Malta has a well-developed public transport system, many locals choose to use private cars when traveling. Malta has the largest number of cars per capita in Europe, with an average of one car for every two families. You can buy a good private car for about four or five thousand euros, and a used car can be bought for 1000 euros to 3000 euros. Ferries between Malta's main island and other islands are also very convenient, and the waiting time for each ferry will not be long.
3. Food expenses in Malta
Maltese cuisine is a blend of Mediterranean cuisines, forming a unique local cuisine style. The staple food is crispy bread with crispy skin and soft and sweet inside, which is very delicious. Pasta also includes Marqua Renfer Fen and Timpana, which are baked with meat, eggs or cheese. Meat dishes are mainly beef, mutton, pork and fish products. An old-fashioned barbecue, usually roast beef or pork.
Lampka Island is unique to Malta. Every September and October, this fish must swim to malta island. Shopkeepers will cook local famous dishes, fried or roasted according to the size of the fish. There is another way to eat it, which is to use Lampka fish with cauliflower, green beans, potatoes, etc. as stuffing and bake it in cakes. This is the famous local Lampka pie. In addition, swordfish is also very popular with people, and the dishes made with this fish are unique and unforgettable.
When it comes to Maltese cuisine, we can't help but talk about their "flower meal", that is, dishes made of flowers. Among them, "three-color soup" made of pear, anchovies and strawberries and "broken flower soup" made of chopped gourd flowers are very popular. Maltese even put flowers in wine and drinks to make them fragrant and delicious.
Of course, in addition to Malta's unique local cuisine, various China cuisines have also captured Malta, and delicious food is waiting for you to taste.
Let's look at the prices of some local ingredients.
4. Medical expenses in Malta
Malta ranks fifth in the ranking of the world medical system published by the World Health Organization. (Canadian ranked 30th, Australian ranked 32nd, American ranked 37th, China 144). Here, you can choose the public health care system that the government provides free health care services, or you can choose the private health care system established by private investment.
Malta's medical system is very similar to that of the United Kingdom, with a free public medical system. Residents can enjoy most medical services in major public hospitals free of charge by paying about 300 euros of medical insurance every year.
5. Education costs in Malta
Education in Malta follows the British education system. After immigrants obtain work permits, their children can receive public education services free of charge, and public education is taught in English+Maltese.
Of course, you can also choose a private school, which mainly teaches English. In the future, it will be easier for children to adapt to the foreign teaching system and atmosphere if they want to study in countries such as Britain and the United States and receive education in Malta from an early age. In addition, after meeting certain conditions, children can also be admitted to famous domestic schools with simpler examination difficulties, lower admission scores and higher admission rates.
In Malta. Public schools are free, so Maltese locals don't charge tuition fees, and immigrants charge about 400,600 euros a year according to their parents' situation.
Private schools are more cost-effective than public schools, which is a good choice for foreigners in Malta, and the price is relatively low, generally around 3000~5000 euros.
Compared with other European countries, the cost of living in Malta is lower, while the life happiness index in Malta is higher in Europe and even in the world. There is no smog in the sky in Malta, and the blue sea and blue sky in Malta are waiting for you to experience.