Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 228% | |||
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Food in Faroe Islands is 228% more expensive than in China | ||||
Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (209元) | 37元 | + 472% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (105元) | 39元 | + 170% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr70 (73元) | 13元 | + 470% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (16元) | 14元 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | kr36 (38元) | 15元 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (16元) | 10元 | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr75 (78元) | 55元 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (61元) | 15元 | + 315% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (42元) | 7元 | + 542% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr45 (48元) | 6元 | + 633% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (209元) | 87元 | + 141% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (37元) | 8元 | + 340% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (9元) | 11元 | - 14% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Faroe Islands is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (10,453元) | 13,566元 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (7,317元) | 7,567元 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 499元 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (8,362元) | 6,485元 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,297元 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 321元 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (469元) | 94元 | + 399% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,500 (3,659元) | 1,393元 | + 163% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 485元 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr120 (125元) | 40元 | + 213% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (125元) | 46元 | + 174% | |
Clothes | + 99% | |||
Clothes in Faroe Islands is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (1,150元) | 452元 | + 155% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (523元) | 258元 | + 102% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (1,254元) | 612元 | + 105% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 779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 (321,950元) | 166,194元 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (14元) | 8元 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 252元 | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 43元 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (26元) | 40元 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 212元 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (52元) | 46元 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (26元) | 49元 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (31元) | 41元 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (21元) | 12元 | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (26元) | 15元 | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (418元) | 94元 | + 345% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
Faroe Islands | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (261元) | 251元 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (230元) | 107元 | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 895元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (627元) | 293元 | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (105元) | 77元 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (31元) | 29元 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (73元) | 16元 | + 346% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (5,226元) | 3,006元 | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.40元 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 356元 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (94元) | 25元 | + 278% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,539 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
Exchange rate:
1.045
CNY
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 67% more expensive than in China
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