- Cost of Living
- Faroe Islands
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨388 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr93 (₨995) | ₨270 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨132) | ₨51 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨321) | ₨71 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨161) | ₨44 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨1,070) | ₨194 | + 451% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨107) | ₨135 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨321) | ₨24 | + 1219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (₨321) | ₨118 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (₨1,499) | ₨809 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr35 (₨375) | ₨81 | + 365% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₨214) | ₨31 | + 587% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr7,000 (₨74,928) | ₨31,131 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨21,067 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,463 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr6,000 (₨64,224) | ₨24,041 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,834 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,778 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨864 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨34,049 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,571 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨381 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨541 | - | |
| Clothes | + 184% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 184% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,428 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨12,845) | ₨2,798 | + 359% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,707 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,921 | - | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr200,000 (₨2,140,802) | ₨861,300 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr9 (₨96) | ₨75 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr300 (₨3,211) | ₨1,288 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨116 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨284 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,445 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨240 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨218 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨139 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr200 (₨2,141) | ₨272 | + 687% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr185 (₨1,980) | ₨1,208 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (₨2,141) | ₨468 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,762 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,842 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨676 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨188 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,915 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,882 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr58 (₨621) | ₨244 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,497 prices entered by 4,833 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 87% more expensive than in India
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