Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 159% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 28 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (R$ 80) | R$ 27 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.95 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.53 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (R$ 86) | R$ 18 | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (R$ 26) | R$ 4.59 | + 464% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (R$ 26) | R$ 4.99 | + 419% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (R$ 121) | R$ 39 | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 305% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.48 | + 396% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,040 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,853 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 502 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (R$ 6,901) | R$ 2,163 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,325 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 371 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (R$ 387) | R$ 80 | + 382% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (R$ 2,127) | R$ 1,704 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 474 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (R$ 104) | R$ 17 | + 498% | |
| Clothes | + 305% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 305% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (R$ 604) | R$ 200 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (R$ 1,035) | R$ 186 | + 456% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (R$ 647) | R$ 329 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| 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$ 265,704) | R$ 89,993 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.67 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (R$ 22) | R$ 41 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 216 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.88 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.14 | + 317% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (R$ 190) | R$ 45 | + 326% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (R$ 216) | R$ 93 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (R$ 179) | R$ 53 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (R$ 3,364) | R$ 3,606 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 116 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (R$ 56) | R$ 10 | + 458% | |
| 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 17,964 prices entered by 1,842 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 88% more expensive than in Brazil
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