Malta area comparison · 2026
Sliema vs Gzira
Which Malta area is right for you? Gzira sits 10 minutes' walk from Sliema's seafront but at notably lower prices. Both overlook the harbour — the choice is often about budget versus prestige.
Our verdict
The short answer
Choose Sliema for the full seafront experience and if budget allows. Choose Gzira to save 20–30% on rent while remaining within easy walking distance of everything Sliema offers.
Side-by-side market data
The numbers
Median prices pulled from active listings across every Maltese agency on djar.
| Metric | Sliema | Gzira |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | €2,300/mo | €1,500/mo |
| Median sale price | €847,000 | €425,000 |
| Rent / m² | €18/mo | €16/mo |
| Sale / m² | €5769 | €4438 |
| Active listings | 4133 | 1254 |
Category winners
Which area wins?
Scored across rent, value and lifestyle — pick what matters most to you.
Best rents
Gzira
Best value
Gzira
Best lifestyle
Sliema
Area profiles
Vibe, transport & fit
Pulled from our full Malta area guides — who each town is actually built for.
Sliema
Cosmopolitan, walkable, busy, expensive
Excellent — direct bus routes to Valletta, St Julian's, and the rest of Malta. 10-minute ferry to Valletta. Very walkable within the town.
Best for
Gzira
Affordable, local, up-and-coming, youthful
Excellent — on the main Sliema–Valletta bus corridor. 5-minute walk to Sliema seafront. 10-minute bus to Valletta.
Best for
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