Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 326% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 326% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr120 (₨3,345) | ₨519 | + 544% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr90 (₨2,509) | ₨742 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨215 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨334) | ₨119 | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (₨836) | ₨168 | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (₨418) | ₨102 | + 312% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨2,787) | ₨658 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (₨279) | ₨194 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (₨836) | ₨51 | + 1528% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr68 (₨1,895) | ₨220 | + 761% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 (₨2,648) | ₨2,141 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr46 (₨1,275) | ₨170 | + 651% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (₨530) | ₨77 | + 585% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (₨278,744) | ₨65,360 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (₨195,121) | ₨44,450 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨14,918 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (₨222,995) | ₨47,849 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨10,123 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (₨12,516) | ₨2,270 | + 451% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (₨68,722) | ₨53,975 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨18,356 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨851 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (₨3,345) | ₨797 | + 320% | |
| Clothes | + 236% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (₨19,512) | ₨4,868 | + 301% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (₨33,449) | ₨7,670 | + 336% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (₨20,906) | ₨17,357 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,106 | - | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (₨8,585,309) | ₨5,697,890 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr40 (₨1,115) | ₨146 | + 666% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (₨697) | ₨572 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (₨871) | ₨575 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (₨976) | ₨371 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (₨488) | ₨352 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (₨557) | ₨116 | + 379% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (₨6,132) | ₨681 | + 801% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (₨6,969) | ₨2,016 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (₨5,796) | ₨1,908 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨4,907 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,025 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨469 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨513 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (₨108,710) | ₨107,118 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,729 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (₨1,812) | ₨237 | + 664% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 932 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan
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