Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨477 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (₨2,408) | ₨617 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨253 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨319) | ₨111 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨777) | ₨146 | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨388) | ₨85 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨2,590) | ₨736 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨259) | ₨147 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨777) | ₨52 | + 1406% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (₨777) | ₨285 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (₨3,625) | ₨1,607 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (₨906) | ₨133 | + 580% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₨518) | ₨80 | + 544% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨65,208 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨40,675 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨11,662 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (₨207,170) | ₨44,902 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨32,659 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨8,932 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨11,627) | ₨2,572 | + 352% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (₨63,845) | ₨44,098 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨23,617 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨667 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨3,108) | ₨516 | + 503% | |
| Clothes | + 362% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 362% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (₨18,127) | ₨3,054 | + 493% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨31,076) | ₨5,408 | + 475% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (₨19,422) | ₨8,399 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,912 | - | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨7,976,054) | ₨2,463,580 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (₨206) | ₨107 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,108 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨260 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨647) | ₨616 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨463 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (₨809) | ₨350 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (₨906) | ₨441 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (₨453) | ₨189 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (₨518) | ₨169 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (₨5,697) | ₨480 | + 1088% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨6,474) | ₨1,849 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (₨5,384) | ₨1,458 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,680 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨850 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨437 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (₨100,995) | ₨58,894 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,106 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (₨1,683) | ₨267 | + 530% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,831 prices entered by 463 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan
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