Sliema vs Qormi
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Sliema leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Qormi where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Qormi's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Sliema | Qormi |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 66 | 67 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 53 | 54 |
| Climate | 86 | 86 |
| Safety | 63 | 63 |
| Summer °C | 26.7 | 26.7 |
| Winter °C | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | wildfire |
Sliema vs Qormi: the short answer
Qormi comes out ahead on overall livability (67/100), only marginally above Sliema (66/100). The two cities diverge most on cost of living. On affordability Qormi is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Sliema 53 vs Qormi 54, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Qormi runs warmer in summer (about 26.7°C peak vs 26.7°C in Sliema), while winter lows sit near 12.8°C in Sliema and 12.8°C in Qormi. On natural-disaster exposure Qormi is the safer choice (safety 63/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Sliema and wildfire for Qormi.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Qormi — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Qormi — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Qormi — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Qormi — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Sliema or Qormi better to live in?
Qormi scores higher overall — 67 vs 66 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Sliema or Qormi?
Qormi has the lower cost of living (cost index 54 vs 53; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Sliema or Qormi?
Qormi — summer highs reach about 26.7°C versus 26.7°C in Sliema.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Sliema or Qormi?
Qormi (disaster-safety 63/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Sliema, wildfire in Qormi.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Sliema?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Sliema on our risk index.
How is the Sliema vs Qormi comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.