Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 227% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 227% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (Rp 428,562) | Rp 45,378 | + 844% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (Rp 214,281) | Rp 54,330 | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr70 (Rp 149,997) | Rp 27,591 | + 444% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (Rp 32,142) | Rp 19,722 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (Rp 77,141) | Rp 26,707 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (Rp 32,142) | Rp 18,501 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr75 (Rp 160,711) | Rp 56,542 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (Rp 124,997) | Rp 42,973 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (Rp 85,712) | Rp 22,558 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr45 (Rp 97,397) | Rp 34,959 | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (Rp 428,562) | Rp 337,317 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (Rp 74,998) | Rp 20,426 | + 267% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (Rp 18,750) | Rp 17,971 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (Rp 21,428,078) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (Rp 14,999,655) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 496,641 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (Rp 17,142,463) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,109,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (Rp 962,121) | Rp 400,530 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,500 (Rp 7,499,827) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,358,260 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr120 (Rp 257,137) | Rp 43,866 | + 486% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (Rp 257,137) | Rp 71,573 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 138% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (Rp 2,357,089) | Rp 624,572 | + 277% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (Rp 1,071,404) | Rp 439,901 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (Rp 2,571,369) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,298,040 | - | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (Rp 659,984,810) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (Rp 27,857) | Rp 11,904 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (Rp 53,570) | Rp 60,467 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,421 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (Rp 107,140) | Rp 130,123 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (Rp 53,570) | Rp 19,595 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (Rp 64,284) | Rp 34,558 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (Rp 42,856) | Rp 30,035 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (Rp 53,571) | Rp 15,580 | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (Rp 857,123) | Rp 88,350 | + 870% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (Rp 535,702) | Rp 216,012 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (Rp 471,418) | Rp 104,481 | + 351% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (Rp 1,285,685) | Rp 383,761 | + 235% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (Rp 214,281) | Rp 162,937 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (Rp 64,284) | Rp 36,298 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (Rp 149,997) | Rp 40,791 | + 268% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (Rp 10,714,039) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 496,553 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (Rp 192,853) | Rp 35,528 | + 443% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 638 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia
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