Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 214% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (225元) | 44元 | + 410% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (113元) | 38元 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr52 (58元) | 15元 | + 298% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (41元) | 15元 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr20 (23元) | 11元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (62元) | 50元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (66元) | 16元 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (45元) | 6元 | + 595% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr31 (35元) | 7元 | + 426% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (225元) | 89元 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (39元) | 8元 | + 399% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (10元) | 12元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (11,255元) | 11,793元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (7,878元) | 4,991元 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr250 (281元) | 429元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr3,000 (3,376元) | 6,388元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,587元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (1,125元) | 296元 | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (505元) | 100元 | + 407% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,638 (2,969元) | 1,460元 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr84 (95元) | 45元 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (135元) | 50元 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 111% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (1,238元) | 418元 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (563元) | 302元 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (1,351元) | 553元 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 705元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (346,654元) | 142,248元 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (15元) | 8元 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 217元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 45元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (28元) | 60元 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (56元) | 67元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (28元) | 57元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (34元) | 25元 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (23元) | 6元 | + 265% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (28元) | 15元 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (450元) | 64元 | + 600% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (281元) | 169元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (248元) | 100元 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (675元) | 320元 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (113元) | 81元 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (34元) | 28元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (79元) | 19元 | + 312% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (5,627元) | 3,720元 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 374元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (101元) | 25元 | + 309% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 738 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.125
CNY
/
DKK
Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 77% more expensive than in China
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