Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 209% | |||
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Food in Faroe Islands is 209% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (R$ 143) | R$ 36 | + 299% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (R$ 71) | R$ 35 | + 106% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr70 (R$ 50) | R$ 11 | + 358% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.45 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | kr36 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr75 (R$ 54) | R$ 25 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (R$ 42) | R$ 9 | + 341% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.74 | + 398% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr45 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.78 | + 461% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (R$ 143) | R$ 44 | + 228% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 179% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.96 | + 26% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Faroe Islands is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (R$ 7,144) | R$ 3,745 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (R$ 5,001) | R$ 2,481 | + 102% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 599 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (R$ 5,715) | R$ 2,698 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,667 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 597 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (R$ 321) | R$ 90 | + 255% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,500 (R$ 2,500) | R$ 1,960 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 648 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr120 (R$ 86) | R$ 30 | + 186% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (R$ 86) | R$ 21 | + 305% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Faroe Islands is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (R$ 786) | R$ 254 | + 209% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (R$ 357) | R$ 255 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (R$ 857) | R$ 408 | + 110% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 315 | - | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Faroe Islands is 38% 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$ 220,025) | R$ 116,731 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.50 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 235 | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (R$ 18) | R$ 46 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 259 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.40 | + 231% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (R$ 286) | R$ 55 | + 420% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Faroe Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (R$ 179) | R$ 110 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (R$ 157) | R$ 64 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 238 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (R$ 429) | R$ 206 | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (R$ 71) | R$ 29 | + 144% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (R$ 50) | R$ 11 | + 341% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (R$ 3,572) | R$ 4,322 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 131 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (R$ 64) | R$ 11 | + 473% | |
TOTAL | + 86% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 86% more expensive than in Brazil
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