Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr120 (¥2,180) | ¥1,145 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr90 (¥1,635) | ¥719 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥437 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (¥218) | ¥211 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (¥545) | ¥282 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (¥273) | ¥815 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (¥1,817) | ¥951 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (¥182) | ¥984 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (¥545) | ¥421 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr68 (¥1,235) | ¥268 | + 361% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 (¥1,726) | ¥1,770 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr46 (¥831) | ¥217 | + 283% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (¥345) | ¥225 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (¥181,686) | ¥194,768 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (¥127,180) | ¥126,641 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (¥145,349) | ¥142,258 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,643 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (¥8,158) | ¥3,988 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (¥44,793) | ¥59,521 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,809 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥665 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (¥2,180) | ¥2,700 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 234% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 234% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (¥12,718) | ¥7,941 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (¥21,802) | ¥4,162 | + 424% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (¥13,626) | ¥7,471 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,388 | - | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 109% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (¥5,595,940) | ¥2,576,380 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr40 (¥727) | ¥161 | + 353% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (¥454) | ¥1,955 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (¥568) | ¥648 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (¥636) | ¥409 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (¥318) | ¥143 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (¥363) | ¥184 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (¥3,997) | ¥3,583 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (¥4,542) | ¥4,280 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (¥3,778) | ¥3,593 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,034 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥533 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥526 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (¥70,858) | ¥58,872 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥11,178 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (¥1,181) | ¥554 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 612 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 46% more expensive than in Japan
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