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

Philippines is 7.6% more expensive than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) overall.

Restaurants
pay 75.2% less in Philippines
Groceries
pay 9.3% less in Philippines
Transportation
pay 4.9 times more in Philippines
Housing
pay 81.8% less in Philippines
Childcare
pay 78.4% less in Philippines
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.2% less in Philippines
Clothing
pay 52.8% less in Philippines

Expenses including housing, childcare, restaurants, clothing, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Philippines. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Philippines.

Philippines vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Cost Breakdown

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

pay 75.2% less for restaurants

 
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Philippines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $26.71
FKP20.17
$3.83
₱224.67
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
?? $3.27
₱191.88
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.26
FKP1.71
$0.69
₱40.61

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pay 9.3% less for groceries

 
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Philippines
Bread
1 loaf
$3.36
FKP2.53
$1.24
₱72.81
Local cheese (8 oz) $1.47
FKP1.11
$3.91
₱228.99
Milk (1 gallon) $7.99
FKP6.03
$7.02
₱411.39

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pay 4.9 times more for transportation

 
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Philippines
Gasoline (1 gallon) $6.19
FKP4.68
$4.15
₱243.11
Monthly public transit pass ?? $12.67
₱742.62
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $2,670.87
FKP2,016.98
$24,414.32
₱1,431,533.67

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pay 81.8% less for housing

 
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Philippines
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$452.27
FKP341.54
$27.95
₱1,638.62
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,201.89
FKP907.64
$254.21
₱14,905.35
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $868.03
FKP655.52
$161.64
₱9,477.69

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pay 78.4% less for childcare

 
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Philippines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $600.94
FKP453.82
$130.02
₱7,623.63
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ?? $5,634.78
₱330,395.39

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pay 40.2% less for entertainment and sports

 
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Philippines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $4.21
FKP3.18
$1.20
₱70.27
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.36
FKP2.54
$2.17
₱127.27
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$16.29
FKP12.30
$2.73
₱159.93

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pay 52.8% less for clothing

 
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Philippines
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$113.51
FKP85.72
$41.17
₱2,413.97
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$93.48
FKP70.59
$25.58
₱1,499.85
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$110.17
FKP83.20
$69.76
₱4,090.59

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