Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 220% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (R$ 172) | R$ 39 | + 342% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (R$ 86) | R$ 38 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr52 (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.67 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr20 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (R$ 47) | R$ 27 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (R$ 50) | R$ 12 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (R$ 34) | R$ 6 | + 432% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr31 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 305% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (R$ 172) | R$ 49 | + 247% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.61 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (R$ 8,586) | R$ 4,136 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (R$ 6,010) | R$ 2,710 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr250 (R$ 215) | R$ 718 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr3,000 (R$ 2,576) | R$ 3,034 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,984 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (R$ 859) | R$ 560 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (R$ 386) | R$ 92 | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,638 (R$ 2,265) | R$ 1,833 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 636 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr84 (R$ 73) | R$ 31 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (R$ 103) | R$ 22 | + 366% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 100% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (R$ 944) | R$ 289 | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (R$ 429) | R$ 276 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (R$ 1,030) | R$ 416 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 323 | - | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (R$ 264,443) | R$ 114,853 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 251 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (R$ 21) | R$ 51 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 293 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (R$ 43) | R$ 24 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.68 | + 278% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (R$ 343) | R$ 59 | + 478% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (R$ 215) | R$ 117 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (R$ 189) | R$ 62 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 236 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (R$ 515) | R$ 237 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (R$ 86) | R$ 32 | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (R$ 60) | R$ 12 | + 404% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (R$ 4,293) | R$ 3,752 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 140 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (R$ 77) | R$ 16 | + 397% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,209 prices entered by 1,342 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 95% more expensive than in Brazil
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