Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr120 (113元) | 43元 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr90 (85元) | 37元 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 17元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (28元) | 16元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (14元) | 9元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (94元) | 48元 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (9元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (28元) | 6元 | + 366% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr68 (64元) | 7元 | + 854% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 (89元) | 97元 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr46 (43元) | 9元 | + 363% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (18元) | 13元 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (9,414元) | 13,898元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (6,590元) | 8,379元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 462元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (7,532元) | 6,525元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,376元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 516元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (423元) | 140元 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (2,321元) | 1,829元 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 546元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (113元) | 66元 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 157% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (659元) | 511元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (1,130元) | 288元 | + 292% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (706元) | 654元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 844元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (289,965元) | 148,501元 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr40 (38元) | 8元 | + 357% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (24元) | 27元 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (29元) | 19元 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (33元) | 44元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (16元) | 21元 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (207元) | 82元 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (235元) | 260元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (196元) | 122元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 319元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 90元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 31元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (3,672元) | 2,968元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 410元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (61元) | 38元 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,165 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 52% more expensive than in China
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