Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 139% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 364 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 (руб 863) | руб 252 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 141 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (руб 114) | руб 65 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (руб 278) | руб 85 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (руб 139) | руб 148 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (руб 928) | руб 308 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (руб 93) | руб 93 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (руб 278) | руб 33 | + 757% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (руб 278) | руб 61 | + 356% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (руб 1,299) | руб 531 | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 (руб 325) | руб 94 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (руб 186) | руб 30 | + 517% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 72,532 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 41,058 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,226 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 (руб 74,257) | руб 37,434 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 23,935 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 3,925 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 (руб 4,168) | руб 426 | + 879% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 (руб 22,884) | руб 25,889 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,525 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 421 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 (руб 1,114) | руб 736 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 161% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 (руб 6,497) | руб 5,635 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (руб 11,139) | руб 2,885 | + 286% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 (руб 6,962) | руб 5,988 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,277 | - | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 (руб 2,858,884) | руб 1,408,610 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 (руб 74) | руб 45 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,876 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 502 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 (руб 232) | руб 585 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,282 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (руб 290) | руб 155 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 (руб 325) | руб 198 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (руб 162) | руб 69 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 (руб 186) | руб 95 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 (руб 2,042) | руб 617 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 (руб 2,321) | руб 1,754 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 (руб 1,930) | руб 618 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,282 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 410 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 234 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 (руб 36,200) | руб 30,673 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.85 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,228 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (руб 603) | руб 150 | + 302% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,756 prices entered by 490 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 69% more expensive than in Russia
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