Moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

Living there in 2020
402 ↑ 24% vs 2015

people born in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha live in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) · UN DESA

Who's moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Top countries of origin for Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)'s foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SH
18.3
FK
27.8

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
FK
1.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
FK
77.9 yrs

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Connectivity is usually fine (Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): 27.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Both Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SH FK
Population 7,925 3,198
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +500
Time zones 1 1