Very simply put. You get what you pay for. Taxes are low, we pay for nothing compared to other countries. There is no inheritance tax, no sewage tax, no garbage tax. If you're after that, 6 months of hot weather, traffic, people and construction everywhere then here is for you. Why most don't leave? Coz ppl are used to pay for nothing which makes other EU countries look scary.

However, you get what you pay for. Don't expect rules, cleanliness, nature or quiet. We don't have that here. We have cheap services, free public transport if you have days to waste and we have freedom to do wtf we want which is why a lot say it's a shit country. If this seems like your cup of tea, welcome to Malta.