Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 224% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 224% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr120 (₨1,427) | ₨375 | + 280% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr90 (₨1,070) | ₨318 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨166 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨143) | ₨58 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨357) | ₨90 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨178) | ₨39 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨1,189) | ₨238 | + 399% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨119) | ₨154 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨357) | ₨31 | + 1056% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr68 (₨809) | ₨170 | + 375% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 (₨1,130) | ₨771 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr46 (₨544) | ₨89 | + 514% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (₨226) | ₨38 | + 501% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (₨118,906) | ₨40,749 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (₨83,234) | ₨24,407 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,174 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (₨95,125) | ₨24,775 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨15,144 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨5,976 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨5,339) | ₨665 | + 702% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (₨29,315) | ₨30,250 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,999 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨535 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨1,427) | ₨428 | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 288% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 288% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (₨8,323) | ₨2,524 | + 230% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨14,269) | ₨2,729 | + 423% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (₨8,918) | ₨4,298 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,255 | - | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨3,662,307) | ₨1,331,740 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr40 (₨476) | ₨105 | + 352% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,081 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨297) | ₨276 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨905 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨396 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (₨372) | ₨223 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (₨416) | ₨281 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (₨208) | ₨167 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (₨238) | ₨98 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (₨2,616) | ₨306 | + 754% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨2,973) | ₨1,449 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (₨2,472) | ₨600 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,479 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,867 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨756 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨220 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨182 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (₨46,373) | ₨51,617 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,612 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (₨773) | ₨271 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,790 prices entered by 1,228 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 126% more expensive than in India
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