{"id":13017,"date":"2026-06-10T13:12:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/?p=13017"},"modified":"2026-06-10T18:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:59:36","slug":"italy-or-malta-which-would-you-choose-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/italy-or-malta-which-would-you-choose-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy or Malta: Which Would You Choose? Expatax Malta Joins the Magic Towns Italy Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing between Italy and Malta is a decision many expats, retirees, and remote workers face when considering a move to the Mediterranean. Both destinations offer a rich culture, excellent climate, and attractive lifestyle, but they differ significantly when it comes to taxation, residency, healthcare, cost of living, and everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent episode of the <a href=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/podcast\/italy-or-malta-where-would-you-move\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/podcast\/italy-or-malta-where-would-you-move\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Magic Towns Italy Podcast<\/a>, our team joined the discussion to share their firsthand experiences of living in Malta as expatriates. Together with the <a href=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Magic Towns Italy team<\/a>, we explored the advantages and challenges of relocating to Malta compared to Italy, offering practical insights for anyone considering either destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are planning your retirement, looking for a tax-efficient base in Europe, or simply exploring your options for a Mediterranean lifestyle, this podcast offers a balanced comparison between two of the region&#8217;s most popular destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"listen-to-the-full-episode-below-and-discover-which-country-might-be-the-better-fit-for-your-next-chapter\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-cnvs-paragraph-callout\">Listen to the full episode below and discover which country might be the better fit for your next chapter.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-magic-towns wp-block-embed-magic-towns\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"clZnrIEKfe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/podcast\/italy-or-malta-where-would-you-move\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Italy or Malta: Where Would You Move?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Italy or Malta: Where Would You Move?&#8221; &#8212; Magic Towns\" src=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/podcast\/italy-or-malta-where-would-you-move\/embed\/#?secret=x3pYrckg90#?secret=clZnrIEKfe\" data-secret=\"clZnrIEKfe\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"about-magic-towns-italy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Magic Towns Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-110800.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13020\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-110800.png 817w, https:\/\/expatax.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-110800-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/expatax.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-110800-768x165.png 768w, https:\/\/expatax.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-110800-18x4.png 18w, https:\/\/expatax.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-110800-380x82.png 380w, https:\/\/expatax.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-110800-550x118.png 550w, https:\/\/expatax.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-110800-800x172.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering a move to Italy, <a href=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Magiske byer Italien<\/a> is one of the most comprehensive resources available for expats, retirees, digital nomads, and property buyers. The platform combines practical relocation advice with detailed data on more than 1,500 Italian towns and cities, helping people identify the best places to live based on factors such as healthcare, climate, affordability, transport links, lifestyle, and tax opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of their standout features is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/towns\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/towns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Town Explorer<\/a><\/strong>, an interactive tool designed to help prospective residents compare locations across Italy and discover destinations that match their personal preferences and lifestyle goals. Whether you dream of coastal living, a vibrant city environment, or a peaceful countryside retreat, the platform provides valuable insights to support informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Magic Towns Italy also produces a growing collection of podcasts and audio guides. Through interviews with expats, local experts, and relocation professionals, their podcast explores real-life experiences of living in Italy, covering everything from healthcare and education to property, taxation, and cultural integration. Their audio guides provide convenient, on-the-go introductions to towns across Italy, helping listeners understand what daily life is really like before they make the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.expatax.mt\">We<\/a> encourage our readers to explore the excellent resources available at Magic Towns Italy and become part of their rapidly growing community. Follow them on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/magic_towns_italy\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/magic_towns_italy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> og<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/magictownsitaly\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/magictownsitaly\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook<\/a> for regular updates, relocation tips, property insights, and inspiring stories from expats already living their Italian dream.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Listen to the full episode and discover which country might be the better fit for your next chapter.","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":13018,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_appearance_masonry":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13017","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"cs-entry","9":"cs-video-wrap"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13017"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13017\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13023,"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13017\/revisions\/13023"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}