Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 171% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 409 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (руб 1,112) | руб 285 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (руб 147) | руб 65 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (руб 359) | руб 88 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (руб 179) | руб 131 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (руб 1,196) | руб 331 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (руб 120) | руб 106 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (руб 359) | руб 34 | + 966% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (руб 359) | руб 66 | + 447% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (руб 1,674) | руб 589 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (руб 418) | руб 108 | + 287% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (руб 239) | руб 29 | + 728% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 63% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 68,084 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 38,645 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 5,665 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (руб 95,649) | руб 32,475 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 23,096 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 3,735 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (руб 5,368) | руб 433 | + 1140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (руб 29,477) | руб 24,143 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,559 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 428 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (руб 1,435) | руб 783 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 253% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 253% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (руб 8,369) | руб 4,676 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (руб 14,347) | руб 2,530 | + 467% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (руб 8,967) | руб 5,504 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,842 | - | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 74% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (руб 3,682,479) | руб 1,255,260 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (руб 95) | руб 47 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,631 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 464 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (руб 299) | руб 573 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,302 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 309 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (руб 374) | руб 178 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (руб 418) | руб 213 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (руб 209) | руб 80 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (руб 239) | руб 101 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (руб 2,630) | руб 559 | + 370% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (руб 2,989) | руб 1,457 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (руб 2,486) | руб 587 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,595 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,388 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 388 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 167 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 222 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (руб 46,629) | руб 35,591 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 6 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,567 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (руб 777) | руб 159 | + 390% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,430 prices entered by 750 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 95% more expensive than in Russia
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