Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨345 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (₨1,108) | ₨294 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨147) | ₨52 | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨358) | ₨75 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨179) | ₨37 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨1,192) | ₨235 | + 407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨119) | ₨149 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨358) | ₨32 | + 1034% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (₨358) | ₨138 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (₨1,669) | ₨726 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (₨417) | ₨86 | + 386% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₨238) | ₨35 | + 585% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨33,225 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨19,978 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,391 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (₨95,354) | ₨18,113 | + 426% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨11,868 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,639 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨5,352) | ₨712 | + 652% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (₨29,386) | ₨29,862 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,869 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨398 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨1,430) | ₨220 | + 551% | |
| Clothes | + 332% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 332% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (₨8,343) | ₨2,376 | + 251% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨14,303) | ₨2,495 | + 473% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (₨8,939) | ₨3,665 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,737 | - | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨3,671,112) | ₨944,817 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (₨95) | ₨83 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,167 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨99 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨298) | ₨216 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨630 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (₨372) | ₨170 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (₨417) | ₨260 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (₨209) | ₨139 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (₨238) | ₨72 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (₨2,622) | ₨216 | + 1116% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨2,980) | ₨1,196 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (₨2,478) | ₨478 | + 418% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,484 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨517 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨180 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨187 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (₨46,485) | ₨38,405 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,488 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (₨775) | ₨272 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,681 prices entered by 1,821 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 99% more expensive than in India
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