- Cost of Living
- Faroe Islands
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨393 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr93 (₨1,009) | ₨261 | + 286% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨134) | ₨51 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨325) | ₨71 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨163) | ₨38 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨1,085) | ₨200 | + 441% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨108) | ₨139 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨325) | ₨25 | + 1220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (₨325) | ₨122 | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (₨1,518) | ₨832 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr35 (₨380) | ₨82 | + 365% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₨217) | ₨33 | + 562% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr7,000 (₨75,920) | ₨30,539 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨20,550 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,569 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr6,000 (₨65,074) | ₨24,265 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,735 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨803 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,889 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,502 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨395 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨582 | - | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,439 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨13,015) | ₨2,720 | + 378% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,791 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,948 | - | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr200,000 (₨2,169,135) | ₨880,663 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr9 (₨98) | ₨78 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr300 (₨3,254) | ₨1,366 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,366 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨131 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr200 (₨2,169) | ₨275 | + 690% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr185 (₨2,006) | ₨1,200 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (₨2,169) | ₨475 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,906 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,982 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨593 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,184 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,874 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr58 (₨629) | ₨257 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,096 prices entered by 4,396 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
10.846
INR
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 85% more expensive than in India
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