Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 401% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 401% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (₨8,201) | ₨972 | + 743% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (₨4,101) | ₨1,004 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr70 (₨2,870) | ₨365 | + 685% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (₨615) | ₨170 | + 262% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (₨1,476) | ₨285 | + 419% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨615) | ₨255 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr75 (₨3,076) | ₨1,139 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (₨2,392) | ₨290 | + 724% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (₨1,640) | ₨117 | + 1302% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr45 (₨1,864) | ₨549 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (₨8,201) | ₨2,784 | + 195% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (₨1,435) | ₨289 | + 397% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (₨359) | ₨191 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (₨410,068) | ₨115,670 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (₨287,047) | ₨70,950 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨25,995 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (₨328,054) | ₨59,502 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨50,821 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨20,152 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨18,412) | ₨2,097 | + 778% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,500 (₨143,524) | ₨71,636 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨23,262 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr120 (₨4,921) | ₨1,718 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨4,921) | ₨1,977 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 252% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (₨45,107) | ₨3,426 | + 1217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (₨20,503) | ₨6,254 | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (₨49,208) | ₨13,199 | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,569 | - | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨12,630,085) | ₨4,456,060 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (₨533) | ₨270 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨1,025) | ₨1,391 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (₨2,050) | ₨521 | + 293% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (₨1,025) | ₨922 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (₨1,230) | ₨736 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (₨820) | ₨249 | + 229% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (₨1,025) | ₨242 | + 324% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (₨16,403) | ₨860 | + 1808% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨10,252) | ₨3,545 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (₨9,021) | ₨2,089 | + 332% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (₨24,604) | ₨7,109 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (₨4,101) | ₨880 | + 366% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (₨1,230) | ₨669 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (₨2,870) | ₨745 | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (₨205,034) | ₨119,622 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,764 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (₨3,691) | ₨415 | + 788% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,792 prices entered by 446 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan
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