Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 158% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (R$ 72) | R$ 25 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.39 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.58 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (R$ 78) | R$ 16 | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.02 | + 481% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.72 | + 395% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (R$ 109) | R$ 38 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 292% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.38 | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,357 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,909 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 505 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (R$ 6,234) | R$ 1,971 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,293 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 297 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (R$ 350) | R$ 79 | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (R$ 1,921) | R$ 1,517 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 438 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (R$ 94) | R$ 16 | + 467% | |
| Clothes | + 291% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 291% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (R$ 545) | R$ 212 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (R$ 935) | R$ 176 | + 431% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (R$ 584) | R$ 306 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 240 | - | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (R$ 239,992) | R$ 87,541 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.33 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (R$ 19) | R$ 39 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.38 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.67 | + 325% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (R$ 171) | R$ 40 | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (R$ 195) | R$ 100 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (R$ 162) | R$ 52 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 180 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (R$ 3,039) | R$ 3,003 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (R$ 51) | R$ 10 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,106 prices entered by 1,111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 88% more expensive than in Brazil
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