Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 264 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (Taka 1,148) | Taka 397 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (Taka 152) | Taka 81 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (Taka 370) | Taka 116 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (Taka 185) | Taka 52 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (Taka 1,234) | Taka 434 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (Taka 123) | Taka 186 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (Taka 370) | Taka 25 | + 1376% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (Taka 370) | Taka 426 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (Taka 1,728) | Taka 1,872 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (Taka 432) | Taka 102 | + 322% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (Taka 247) | Taka 41 | + 498% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 46,240 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 27,702 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,496 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (Taka 98,739) | Taka 34,541 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 19,179 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (Taka 5,542) | Taka 1,257 | + 341% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (Taka 30,429) | Taka 35,775 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 12,836 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 341 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (Taka 1,481) | Taka 1,289 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 480% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 480% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (Taka 8,640) | Taka 1,687 | + 412% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (Taka 14,811) | Taka 1,618 | + 815% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (Taka 9,257) | Taka 4,829 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,696 | - | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (Taka 3,801,462) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (Taka 98) | Taka 95 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,580 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (Taka 309) | Taka 588 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 914 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 560 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (Taka 386) | Taka 256 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (Taka 432) | Taka 340 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (Taka 216) | Taka 87 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (Taka 247) | Taka 102 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (Taka 2,715) | Taka 231 | + 1073% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (Taka 3,086) | Taka 1,040 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (Taka 2,566) | Taka 878 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,200 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,227 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 362 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (Taka 48,135) | Taka 35,756 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,903 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (Taka 802) | Taka 270 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,228 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
12.342
BDT
/
DKK
Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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