Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 46元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (94元) | 34元 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (12元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (30元) | 14元 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (15元) | 8元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (101元) | 59元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (10元) | 15元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (30元) | 6.00元 | + 407% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (30元) | 5.17元 | + 488% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (142元) | 112元 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (35元) | 8元 | + 343% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (20元) | 14元 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 9,398元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,947元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 431元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (8,104元) | 5,740元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,030元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 277元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (455元) | 96元 | + 375% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (2,497元) | 2,464元 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 561元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (122元) | 47元 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 213% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 213% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (709元) | 481元 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (1,216元) | 250元 | + 386% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (760元) | 647元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 620元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (311,987元) | 134,340元 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 149元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (25元) | 46元 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (32元) | 47元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (35元) | 31元 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (18元) | 8元 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (20元) | 12元 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (223元) | 71元 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (253元) | 177元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (211元) | 100元 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 395元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 68元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 33元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (3,950元) | 3,256元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.31元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 335元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (66元) | 22元 | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,176 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.013
CNY
/
DKK
Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 56% more expensive than in China
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