Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Iceland instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Iceland
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$19.51
ISK2,682
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$16.45
ISK2,261
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.70
ISK372
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.95
ISK269
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Iceland
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$3.16
ISK434
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.72
ISK923
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.27
ISK862
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$6.03
ISK829
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$7.60
ISK1,045
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.13
ISK155
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.01
ISK139
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.15
ISK159
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.71
ISK235
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.13
ISK155
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.68
ISK94
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iceland
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$8.42
ISK1,157
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$68.29
ISK9,387
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$39,714.69
ISK5,458,784
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$23.23
ISK3,193
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iceland
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$74.47
ISK10,236
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,518.94
ISK208,778
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,325.48
ISK182,187
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$66.99
ISK9,208
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iceland
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$254.97
ISK35,045
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,993.83
ISK823,851
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iceland
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$9.37
ISK1,288
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$4.61
ISK634
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$11.22
ISK1,542
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$60.00
ISK8,247
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.94
ISK1,916
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iceland
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$108.23
ISK14,877
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$59.73
ISK8,210
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$146.94
ISK20,197
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$169.24
ISK23,262
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