Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $15 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr93 ($15) | $8 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.27 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($2.01) | $0.88 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 ($4.90) | $2.89 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 ($2.45) | $4.18 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 ($16) | $6 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 ($1.63) | $3.45 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 ($4.90) | $1.76 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 ($4.90) | $3.12 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 ($23) | $14 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 ($5.72) | $1.99 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 ($3.27) | $2.19 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,201 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,576 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $179 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 ($1,307) | $1,539 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,144 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $114 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 ($73) | $52 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 ($403) | $271 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $126 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 ($20) | $22 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 238% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 238% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 ($114) | $47 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 ($196) | $43 | + 361% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 ($122) | $86 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $107 | - | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 ($50,304) | $23,590 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 ($1.30) | $0.66 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $73 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 ($4.08) | $16 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 ($5.10) | $3.45 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 ($5.72) | $4.85 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 ($2.86) | $3.66 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 ($3.27) | $1.82 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 ($36) | $22 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 ($41) | $47 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 ($34) | $25 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $199 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $78 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.94 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.64 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 ($637) | $425 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 ($11) | $8 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,048 prices entered by 4,151 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 32% more expensive than in United States
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