Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 282% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 282% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (₨2,425) | ₨395 | + 514% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (₨1,213) | ₨352 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr52 (₨627) | ₨176 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (₨182) | ₨61 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (₨437) | ₨99 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr20 (₨243) | ₨44 | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (₨670) | ₨272 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (₨707) | ₨198 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (₨485) | ₨41 | + 1093% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr31 (₨379) | ₨175 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (₨2,425) | ₨999 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (₨424) | ₨94 | + 353% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (₨106) | ₨43 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (₨121,257) | ₨44,768 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (₨84,880) | ₨29,189 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr250 (₨3,031) | ₨5,482 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr3,000 (₨36,377) | ₨29,508 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨18,543 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (₨12,126) | ₨5,765 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨5,444) | ₨763 | + 614% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,638 (₨31,983) | ₨27,560 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,343 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr84 (₨1,024) | ₨471 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨1,455) | ₨1,233 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 173% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (₨13,338) | ₨2,622 | + 409% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (₨6,063) | ₨2,693 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (₨14,551) | ₨4,304 | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,042 | - | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨3,734,719) | ₨1,921,240 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (₨158) | ₨103 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,548 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨105 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨303) | ₨277 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,102 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (₨606) | ₨389 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (₨303) | ₨249 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (₨364) | ₨276 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (₨243) | ₨178 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (₨303) | ₨93 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (₨4,850) | ₨321 | + 1410% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Faroe Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨3,031) | ₨1,418 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (₨2,668) | ₨665 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,841 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (₨7,275) | ₨2,234 | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (₨1,213) | ₨672 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (₨364) | ₨217 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (₨849) | ₨200 | + 324% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (₨60,629) | ₨39,362 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.75 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (₨1,091) | ₨283 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,982 prices entered by 660 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 114% more expensive than in India
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