- Cost of Living
- Faroe Islands
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 149% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 357 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr93 (руб 944) | руб 284 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 134 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (руб 125) | руб 64 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (руб 304) | руб 82 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 (руб 152) | руб 146 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (руб 1,015) | руб 307 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 (руб 101) | руб 95 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 (руб 304) | руб 35 | + 764% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (руб 304) | руб 62 | + 392% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 (руб 1,421) | руб 532 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr35 (руб 355) | руб 94 | + 278% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (руб 203) | руб 31 | + 547% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr7,000 (руб 71,042) | руб 74,202 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | руб 40,011 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,161 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr6,000 (руб 60,893) | руб 38,033 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | руб 24,903 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | руб 3,736 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | руб 477 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | руб 26,354 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,919 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 384 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 503 | - | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 157% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,298 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr1,200 (руб 12,179) | руб 3,088 | + 294% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,625 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,336 | - | |
| 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 | kr200,000 (руб 2,029,780) | руб 1,189,930 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr9 (руб 91) | руб 43 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr300 (руб 3,045) | руб 1,682 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 318 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 516 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,232 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 232 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 159 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 205 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 70 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 103 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr200 (руб 2,030) | руб 529 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr185 (руб 1,878) | руб 1,656 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (руб 2,030) | руб 671 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,071 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,379 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 370 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 176 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 228 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,113 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr58 (руб 589) | руб 137 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,586 prices entered by 908 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 61% more expensive than in Russia
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