Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 178% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (204元) | 46元 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (102元) | 40元 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr70 (71元) | 16元 | + 350% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (15元) | 18元 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (37元) | 19元 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (15元) | 11元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr75 (77元) | 63元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (60元) | 15元 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (41元) | 6元 | + 543% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr45 (46元) | 7元 | + 533% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (204元) | 118元 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (36元) | 8元 | + 324% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (10,213元) | 15,059元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (7,149元) | 9,006元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 421元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (8,170元) | 7,547元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,347元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 262元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (459元) | 115元 | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,500 (3,575元) | 1,143元 | + 213% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 589元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr120 (123元) | 39元 | + 218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (123元) | 51元 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (1,123元) | 529元 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (511元) | 248元 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (1,226元) | 626元 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 828元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (314,561元) | 161,247元 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (13元) | 9元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (26元) | 27元 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 391元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (51元) | 53元 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (26元) | 33元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (31元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (20元) | 13元 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (26元) | 15元 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (409元) | 74元 | + 450% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (255元) | 265元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (225元) | 110元 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (613元) | 348元 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (102元) | 79元 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (31元) | 29元 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (71元) | 18元 | + 299% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (5,107元) | 3,321元 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 410元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (92元) | 24元 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,371 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 54% more expensive than in China
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