Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Faroe Islands is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 228 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (Taka 1,280) | Taka 356 | + 259% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 188 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (Taka 170) | Taka 76 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | kr30 (Taka 413) | Taka 107 | + 287% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (Taka 206) | Taka 57 | + 265% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (Taka 1,376) | Taka 490 | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (Taka 138) | Taka 162 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (Taka 413) | Taka 30 | + 1290% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (Taka 413) | Taka 442 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (Taka 1,927) | Taka 1,508 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (Taka 482) | Taka 103 | + 369% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (Taka 275) | Taka 41 | + 565% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Faroe Islands is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 64,159 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 34,169 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,050 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (Taka 110,100) | Taka 39,073 | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,140 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (Taka 6,179) | Taka 1,099 | + 462% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (Taka 33,930) | Taka 37,254 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (Taka 1,651) | Taka 621 | + 166% | |
Clothes | + 389% | |||
Clothes in Faroe Islands is 389% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (Taka 9,634) | Taka 1,987 | + 385% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (Taka 16,515) | Taka 2,314 | + 614% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (Taka 10,322) | Taka 6,592 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,454 | - | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Faroe Islands is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (Taka 4,238,835) | Taka 2,966,090 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (Taka 110) | Taka 92 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,108 | - | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 129 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (Taka 344) | Taka 491 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (Taka 430) | Taka 230 | + 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (Taka 482) | Taka 411 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (Taka 241) | Taka 82 | + 194% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (Taka 275) | Taka 100 | + 176% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (Taka 3,028) | Taka 240 | + 1162% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (Taka 3,441) | Taka 1,281 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (Taka 2,862) | Taka 958 | + 199% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,179 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 284 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 632 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (Taka 53,674) | Taka 35,756 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 6.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,420 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (Taka 895) | Taka 266 | + 236% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
13.762
BDT
/
DKK
Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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