Cost of living comparison

Bahamas

compared to

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) vs. Bahamas Cost of Living Summary

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) is 12.1% cheaper than Bahamas overall.

Restaurants: pay 38.2% less in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Groceries: pay 32.6% less in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Transportation: pay 19.8% more in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Housing: pay 3.5% more in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Entertainment and Sports: pay 47.7% less in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Clothing: pay 27.5% more in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

The cost of clothing, transportation, and housing in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are more expensive than in Bahamas. Expenses including entertainment and sports, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) vs. Bahamas Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) instead of Bahamas, you would:

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pay 38.2% less for restaurants

	Bahamas	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$43.12 BSD43.12	$26.43 FKP19.83	-38.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.25 BSD12.25	??
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.24 BSD3.24	$2.24 FKP1.68	-30.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.42 BSD2.42	$1.38 FKP1.04	-42.9%
Average			-38.2%

Bahamas vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) - Cost of restaurants

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pay 32.6% less for groceries

	Bahamas	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Bread 1 loaf	$5.61 BSD5.61	$3.03 FKP2.27	-46.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.78 BSD6.78	$1.46 FKP1.09	-78.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.04 BSD12.04	$8.44 FKP6.33	-29.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$8.35 BSD8.35	$7.09 FKP5.32	-15.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.72 BSD5.72	$4.32 FKP3.24	-24.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.59 BSD3.59	$4.25 FKP3.19	+18.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 BSD1.74	$2.49 FKP1.87	+42.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.50 BSD3.50	$4.79 FKP3.59	+36.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$5.32 BSD5.32	$3.66 FKP2.74	-31.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.69 BSD1.69	$1.44 FKP1.08	-14.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.80 BSD1.80	$0.33 FKP0.25	-81.7%
Average			-32.6%

Bahamas vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) - Cost of groceries

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pay 19.8% more for transportation

	Bahamas	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.98 BSD5.98	$7.16 FKP5.37	+19.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$150.00 BSD150.00	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$33,500.00 BSD33,500.00	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.50 BSD29.50	??
Average			+19.8%

Bahamas vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) - Cost of transportation

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pay 3.5% more for housing

	Bahamas	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$88.38 BSD88.38	$447.53 FKP335.78	+406.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,241.67 BSD1,241.67	$1,453.58 FKP1,090.62	+17.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,462.00 BSD1,462.00	$1,057.15 FKP793.18	-27.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$256.37 BSD256.37	$293.49 FKP220.20	+14.5%
Average			+3.5%

Bahamas vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) - Cost of housing

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pay (unknown) more for childcare

	Bahamas	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$730.07 BSD730.07	??
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$12,468.00 BSD12,468.00	??

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pay 47.7% less for entertainment and sports

	Bahamas	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.88 BSD4.88	$4.16 FKP3.12	-14.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.08 BSD6.08	$4.20 FKP3.15	-31.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$15.00 BSD15.00	$16.11 FKP12.09	+7.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$125.83 BSD125.83	$22.10 FKP16.58	-82.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$19.00 BSD19.00	$12.06 FKP9.05	-36.5%
Average			-47.7%

Bahamas vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 27.5% more for clothing

	Bahamas	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$48.54 BSD48.54	$112.32 FKP84.28	+131.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$120.00 BSD120.00	$92.50 FKP69.40	-22.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$111.25 BSD111.25	$158.57 FKP118.98	+42.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$101.67 BSD101.67	$105.71 FKP79.32	+4.0%
Average			+27.5%

Bahamas vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) - Cost of clothing

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