Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,041 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (¥1,480) | ¥713 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥467 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (¥196) | ¥215 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (¥478) | ¥287 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (¥239) | ¥484 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (¥1,592) | ¥1,246 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (¥159) | ¥610 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (¥478) | ¥381 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (¥478) | ¥267 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (¥2,228) | ¥1,801 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (¥557) | ¥223 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (¥318) | ¥242 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥193,680 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥112,128 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,296 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (¥127,336) | ¥127,930 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥84,445 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,742 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (¥7,147) | ¥3,714 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (¥39,242) | ¥37,069 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,892 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (¥1,910) | ¥1,906 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 202% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 202% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (¥11,142) | ¥6,528 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (¥19,100) | ¥4,644 | + 311% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (¥11,938) | ¥7,956 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (¥4,902,423) | ¥2,936,380 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (¥127) | ¥143 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,633 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (¥398) | ¥929 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (¥497) | ¥669 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (¥557) | ¥525 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (¥279) | ¥218 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (¥318) | ¥251 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (¥3,502) | ¥2,654 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (¥3,979) | ¥3,633 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (¥3,310) | ¥3,165 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,734 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥809 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥511 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥509 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (¥62,076) | ¥46,875 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,766 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (¥1,035) | ¥477 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,386 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 26% more expensive than in Japan
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