Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr120 (₨1,311) | ₨336 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr90 (₨983) | ₨294 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨163 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨131) | ₨54 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨328) | ₨83 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨164) | ₨40 | + 312% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨1,092) | ₨216 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨109) | ₨152 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨328) | ₨29 | + 1034% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr68 (₨743) | ₨148 | + 403% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 (₨1,038) | ₨766 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr46 (₨500) | ₨88 | + 470% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (₨208) | ₨35 | + 496% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 173% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (₨109,219) | ₨30,707 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (₨76,453) | ₨20,031 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,413 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (₨87,375) | ₨22,933 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,192 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,664 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨4,904) | ₨511 | + 860% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (₨26,927) | ₨29,219 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,383 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨416 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨1,311) | ₨320 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | + 290% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 290% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (₨7,645) | ₨2,328 | + 228% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨13,106) | ₨2,564 | + 411% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (₨8,191) | ₨3,571 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,002 | - | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨3,363,937) | ₨980,422 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr40 (₨437) | ₨107 | + 306% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨140 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨273) | ₨303 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,443 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (₨341) | ₨190 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (₨382) | ₨248 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (₨191) | ₨152 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (₨218) | ₨72 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (₨2,403) | ₨373 | + 544% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨2,730) | ₨1,405 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (₨2,271) | ₨592 | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,140 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨607 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨229 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨173 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (₨42,595) | ₨46,652 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,540 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (₨710) | ₨247 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,520 prices entered by 970 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 144% more expensive than in India
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