Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥941 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (¥1,622) | ¥695 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥426 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (¥215) | ¥203 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (¥523) | ¥244 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (¥262) | ¥653 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (¥1,744) | ¥888 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (¥174) | ¥792 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (¥523) | ¥389 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (¥523) | ¥306 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (¥2,442) | ¥1,351 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (¥610) | ¥185 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (¥349) | ¥246 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥295,978 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥169,167 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥25,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (¥139,537) | ¥144,655 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,593 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,235 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (¥7,832) | ¥4,060 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (¥43,002) | ¥55,604 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,692 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥778 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (¥2,093) | ¥2,599 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 214% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 214% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (¥12,209) | ¥6,849 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (¥20,931) | ¥4,780 | + 338% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (¥13,082) | ¥8,249 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,511 | - | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (¥5,372,166) | ¥2,585,890 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (¥139) | ¥135 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,445 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,225 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (¥436) | ¥1,626 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (¥545) | ¥655 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (¥610) | ¥501 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (¥305) | ¥170 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (¥349) | ¥229 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (¥3,837) | ¥2,983 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (¥4,361) | ¥3,633 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (¥3,627) | ¥3,657 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,422 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,122 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥445 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥556 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (¥68,024) | ¥52,544 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,497 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (¥1,134) | ¥525 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 725 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 29% more expensive than in Japan
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