Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 171% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr120 (R$ 83) | R$ 30 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr90 (R$ 62) | R$ 31 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.40 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (R$ 69) | R$ 20 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.85 | + 329% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr68 (R$ 47) | R$ 5.66 | + 733% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 (R$ 66) | R$ 42 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr46 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 294% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.78 | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (R$ 6,929) | R$ 2,841 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (R$ 4,850) | R$ 2,012 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 581 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (R$ 5,543) | R$ 2,256 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 431 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (R$ 311) | R$ 84 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (R$ 1,708) | R$ 2,018 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 585 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (R$ 83) | R$ 19 | + 337% | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 185% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (R$ 485) | R$ 243 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (R$ 831) | R$ 223 | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (R$ 520) | R$ 350 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 265 | - | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 105% 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$ 213,414) | R$ 99,515 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr40 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 320% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 221 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (R$ 17) | R$ 50 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 243 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.60 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (R$ 152) | R$ 48 | + 216% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (R$ 173) | R$ 92 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (R$ 144) | R$ 54 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 188 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (R$ 2,702) | R$ 4,028 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 122 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (R$ 45) | R$ 12 | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,435 prices entered by 2,025 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 101% more expensive than in Brazil
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