Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 54元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (99元) | 36元 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (32元) | 14元 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (16元) | 8元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (106元) | 56元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (32元) | 7元 | + 386% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (32元) | 6元 | + 417% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (148元) | 109元 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (37元) | 9元 | + 312% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (21元) | 10元 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 7,537元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,597元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 416元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (8,481元) | 6,994元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,863元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 264元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (476元) | 87元 | + 447% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (2,614元) | 2,180元 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 614元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (127元) | 45元 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 263% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 263% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (742元) | 370元 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (1,272元) | 226元 | + 462% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (795元) | 582元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 519元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (326,508元) | 160,747元 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (8元) | 6元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 177元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (27元) | 35元 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 488元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (33元) | 38元 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (37元) | 33元 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (19元) | 9元 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (21元) | 10元 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (233元) | 86元 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (265元) | 195元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (220元) | 95元 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 996元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 413元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 71元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (4,134元) | 3,170元 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.55元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 370元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (69元) | 22元 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,852 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.060
CNY
/
DKK
Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 59% more expensive than in China
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