Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨609 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (₨2,085) | ₨658 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨276) | ₨111 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨672) | ₨122 | + 450% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨336) | ₨115 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨2,241) | ₨513 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨224) | ₨182 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨672) | ₨47 | + 1344% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (₨672) | ₨366 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (₨3,138) | ₨2,635 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (₨784) | ₨127 | + 517% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₨448) | ₨56 | + 695% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨56,028 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨37,189 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨9,197 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (₨179,313) | ₨50,256 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨30,769 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨8,410 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨10,064) | ₨2,495 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (₨55,260) | ₨40,044 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,962 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨600 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨2,690) | ₨797 | + 238% | |
| Clothes | + 456% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 456% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (₨15,690) | ₨2,116 | + 641% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨26,897) | ₨3,603 | + 647% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (₨16,811) | ₨6,737 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,639 | - | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨6,903,545) | ₨1,997,080 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (₨179) | ₨112 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,909 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨311 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨560) | ₨401 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (₨700) | ₨303 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (₨784) | ₨309 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (₨392) | ₨189 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (₨448) | ₨133 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (₨4,931) | ₨394 | + 1153% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨5,604) | ₨1,486 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (₨4,660) | ₨1,191 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,713 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,615 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨885 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨325 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨393 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (₨87,415) | ₨55,804 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,249 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (₨1,457) | ₨216 | + 574% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,044 prices entered by 459 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan
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