Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (Faroe Islands)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (Faroe Islands) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (kr109) | kr120 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (kr63) | kr92 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.06 (kr28) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (kr6) | kr12 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.31 (kr23) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (kr28) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (kr69) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.21 (kr22) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (kr13) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (kr42) | kr49 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr119) | kr118 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (kr17) | kr40 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.26 (kr16) | kr20 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (Faroe Islands) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,910 (kr13,242) | kr8,500 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,256 (kr8,711) | kr7,000 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (kr1,321) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,170 (kr8,110) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $900 (kr6,243) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (kr755) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr335) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $288 (kr1,998) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (kr701) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr76) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (kr209) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (Faroe Islands) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (kr364) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (kr286) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (kr731) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (kr830) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (Faroe Islands) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,197 (kr167,791) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (kr7) | kr15 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (kr407) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (kr138) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (Faroe Islands) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr48) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (kr183) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (kr613) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (kr42) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (kr23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (kr26) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.09 (kr21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (kr12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (kr150) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (Faroe Islands) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (kr370) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (kr137) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $71 (kr495) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (kr633) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr73) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.44 (kr31) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (kr43) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $424 (kr2,938) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (kr2.68) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (kr374) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr56) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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