Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 124% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (¥4,002) | ¥1,023 | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (¥2,001) | ¥714 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr70 (¥1,401) | ¥519 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (¥300) | ¥198 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (¥720) | ¥315 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (¥300) | ¥629 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr75 (¥1,501) | ¥962 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (¥1,167) | ¥902 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (¥800) | ¥574 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr45 (¥910) | ¥285 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (¥4,002) | ¥1,252 | + 220% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (¥700) | ¥179 | + 292% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (¥175) | ¥206 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (¥200,108) | ¥306,878 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (¥140,076) | ¥171,772 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥28,417 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (¥160,087) | ¥157,603 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥82,713 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (¥8,985) | ¥4,709 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,500 (¥70,038) | ¥47,482 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥32,093 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr120 (¥2,401) | ¥1,313 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (¥2,401) | ¥1,878 | + 28% | |
| 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 (¥22,012) | ¥6,136 | + 259% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (¥10,005) | ¥5,199 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (¥24,013) | ¥8,989 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,588 | - | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (¥6,163,340) | ¥2,700,660 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (¥260) | ¥165 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (¥500) | ¥1,967 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (¥1,001) | ¥650 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (¥500) | ¥938 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (¥600) | ¥702 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (¥400) | ¥216 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (¥500) | ¥216 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (¥8,004) | ¥4,060 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (¥5,003) | ¥4,579 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (¥4,402) | ¥3,600 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (¥12,007) | ¥5,999 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (¥2,001) | ¥954 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (¥600) | ¥472 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (¥1,401) | ¥583 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (¥100,054) | ¥67,950 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,405 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (¥1,801) | ¥592 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 775 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 42% more expensive than in Japan
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