- Cost of Living
- Faroe Islands
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨417 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr93 (₨1,057) | ₨266 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨140) | ₨51 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨341) | ₨72 | + 376% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨170) | ₨41 | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨1,136) | ₨198 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨114) | ₨137 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨341) | ₨24 | + 1297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (₨341) | ₨119 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (₨1,591) | ₨815 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr35 (₨398) | ₨81 | + 390% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₨227) | ₨32 | + 611% | |
| 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 (₨79,538) | ₨31,475 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨21,567 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,264 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr6,000 (₨68,176) | ₨25,564 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨15,642 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,669 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨853 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,721 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,296 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨375 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨520 | - | |
| Clothes | + 196% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 196% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,403 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨13,635) | ₨2,728 | + 400% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,719 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,929 | - | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr200,000 (₨2,272,528) | ₨868,145 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr9 (₨102) | ₨77 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr300 (₨3,409) | ₨1,313 | + 160% | |
| 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) | - | ₨130 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨281 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,273 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨239 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨223 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨136 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨68 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr200 (₨2,273) | ₨283 | + 702% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr185 (₨2,102) | ₨1,225 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (₨2,273) | ₨473 | + 380% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,832 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,845 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨621 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨189 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨204 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,887 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,897 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr58 (₨659) | ₨249 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,648 prices entered by 4,759 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 90% more expensive than in India
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