Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 233% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 233% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 (руб 2,423) | руб 519 | + 367% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 (руб 1,211) | руб 366 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr52 (руб 627) | руб 201 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (руб 182) | руб 88 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 (руб 436) | руб 139 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr20 (руб 242) | руб 216 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (руб 669) | руб 441 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 (руб 707) | руб 129 | + 449% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 (руб 485) | руб 57 | + 751% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr31 (руб 379) | руб 85 | + 344% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 (руб 2,423) | руб 689 | + 252% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (руб 424) | руб 181 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (руб 106) | руб 42 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 (руб 121,127) | руб 103,905 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (руб 84,789) | руб 56,099 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr250 (руб 3,028) | руб 7,776 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr3,000 (руб 36,338) | руб 53,787 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 32,944 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (руб 12,113) | руб 5,450 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (руб 5,439) | руб 971 | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,638 (руб 31,948) | руб 20,501 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,224 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr84 (руб 1,023) | руб 548 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (руб 1,454) | руб 618 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 (руб 13,324) | руб 6,816 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 (руб 6,056) | руб 3,176 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 (руб 14,535) | руб 7,907 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,921 | - | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (руб 3,730,718) | руб 2,485,230 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (руб 157) | руб 56 | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,313 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 62% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 270 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (руб 303) | руб 515 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,977 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 (руб 606) | руб 320 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (руб 303) | руб 187 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (руб 363) | руб 172 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (руб 242) | руб 123 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 (руб 303) | руб 132 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 (руб 4,845) | руб 589 | + 723% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Faroe Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (руб 3,028) | руб 1,593 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 (руб 2,665) | руб 680 | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 (руб 7,268) | руб 3,237 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (руб 1,211) | руб 473 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 (руб 363) | руб 177 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 (руб 848) | руб 236 | + 260% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 (руб 60,564) | руб 50,539 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,349 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (руб 1,090) | руб 197 | + 455% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,756 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
12.113
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 83% more expensive than in Russia
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