Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 133% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (¥4,332) | ¥1,031 | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (¥2,166) | ¥803 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr52 (¥1,121) | ¥518 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (¥325) | ¥223 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (¥780) | ¥320 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr20 (¥433) | ¥564 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (¥1,196) | ¥1,287 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (¥1,263) | ¥611 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (¥866) | ¥399 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr31 (¥677) | ¥307 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (¥4,332) | ¥1,249 | + 247% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (¥758) | ¥208 | + 265% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (¥190) | ¥176 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (¥216,580) | ¥372,148 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (¥151,606) | ¥190,833 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr250 (¥5,415) | ¥20,112 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr3,000 (¥64,974) | ¥167,408 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥104,544 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (¥21,658) | ¥13,280 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (¥9,724) | ¥4,420 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,638 (¥57,125) | ¥61,842 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,283 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr84 (¥1,830) | ¥1,221 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (¥2,599) | ¥2,831 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 115% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (¥23,824) | ¥8,264 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (¥10,829) | ¥5,233 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (¥25,990) | ¥9,604 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,490 | - | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (¥6,670,669) | ¥2,997,460 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (¥282) | ¥170 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,067 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (¥541) | ¥2,993 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (¥1,083) | ¥1,337 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (¥541) | ¥948 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (¥650) | ¥622 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (¥433) | ¥224 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (¥541) | ¥204 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (¥8,663) | ¥4,495 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (¥5,415) | ¥5,113 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (¥4,765) | ¥3,873 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (¥12,995) | ¥8,204 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (¥2,166) | ¥1,237 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (¥650) | ¥547 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (¥1,516) | ¥674 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (¥108,290) | ¥51,659 | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,530 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (¥1,949) | ¥598 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 729 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
21.658
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 36% more expensive than in Japan
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