Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 371% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 371% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (₨8,625) | ₨802 | + 975% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (₨4,313) | ₨1,160 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr52 (₨2,231) | ₨585 | + 282% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (₨647) | ₨229 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (₨1,553) | ₨313 | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr20 (₨863) | ₨158 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (₨2,382) | ₨879 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (₨2,516) | ₨266 | + 845% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (₨1,725) | ₨103 | + 1581% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr31 (₨1,349) | ₨630 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (₨8,625) | ₨2,918 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (₨1,509) | ₨249 | + 506% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (₨377) | ₨146 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (₨431,256) | ₨93,306 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (₨301,879) | ₨55,839 | + 441% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr250 (₨10,781) | ₨20,080 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr3,000 (₨129,377) | ₨79,128 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨39,248 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (₨43,126) | ₨16,807 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨19,363) | ₨2,605 | + 643% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,638 (₨113,747) | ₨61,383 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨29,384 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr84 (₨3,644) | ₨1,214 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨5,175) | ₨2,976 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 214% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (₨47,438) | ₨4,498 | + 955% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (₨21,563) | ₨9,724 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (₨51,751) | ₨12,486 | + 314% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨13,517 | - | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨13,282,693) | ₨2,800,000 | + 374% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (₨561) | ₨272 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,752 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨230 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨1,078) | ₨838 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (₨2,156) | ₨1,222 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (₨1,078) | ₨649 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (₨1,294) | ₨557 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (₨863) | ₨396 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (₨1,078) | ₨217 | + 396% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (₨17,250) | ₨495 | + 3386% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨10,781) | ₨3,859 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (₨9,488) | ₨1,827 | + 419% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (₨25,875) | ₨8,435 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (₨4,313) | ₨2,877 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (₨1,294) | ₨566 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (₨3,019) | ₨965 | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (₨215,628) | ₨149,999 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨5,305 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (₨3,881) | ₨637 | + 509% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 771 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan
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