Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨375 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (₨1,046) | ₨278 | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨138 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨138) | ₨51 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨337) | ₨71 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨169) | ₨36 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨1,124) | ₨212 | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨112) | ₨134 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨337) | ₨28 | + 1090% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (₨337) | ₨127 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (₨1,574) | ₨797 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (₨393) | ₨84 | + 366% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₨225) | ₨35 | + 535% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨32,341 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨19,833 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,330 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (₨89,943) | ₨22,135 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,235 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,267 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨5,048) | ₨734 | + 588% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (₨27,718) | ₨29,901 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,367 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨378 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨1,349) | ₨359 | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 305% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 305% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (₨7,870) | ₨2,385 | + 230% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨13,491) | ₨2,611 | + 417% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (₨8,432) | ₨3,751 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,705 | - | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨3,462,794) | ₨934,217 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (₨90) | ₨75 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,170 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨98 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨281) | ₨200 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨917 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (₨351) | ₨176 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (₨393) | ₨234 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (₨197) | ₨147 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (₨225) | ₨69 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (₨2,473) | ₨233 | + 960% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨2,811) | ₨1,246 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (₨2,338) | ₨475 | + 392% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,930 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨678 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨219 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (₨43,847) | ₨33,946 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,782 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (₨731) | ₨259 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,603 prices entered by 2,341 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 98% more expensive than in India
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