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Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 38% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $14 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr93 ($14) | $8 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.50 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($1.88) | $0.88 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 ($4.58) | $3.21 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 ($2.29) | $3.92 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 ($15) | $6 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 ($1.53) | $3.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 ($4.58) | $1.60 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 ($4.58) | $3.68 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 ($21) | $15 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr35 ($5.35) | $1.92 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 ($3.06) | $2.16 | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr7,000 ($1,070) | $2,048 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,552 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr6,000 ($917) | $1,531 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,100 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $119 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $323 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $119 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 170% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr1,200 ($183) | $44 | + 313% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr200,000 ($30,562) | $22,310 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr9 ($1.38) | $0.78 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr300 ($46) | $85 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.44 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.48 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr200 ($31) | $21 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr185 ($28) | $45 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 ($31) | $25 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $171 | - | |
| 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 | - | $4.91 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.90 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $52 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr58 ($9) | $8 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83,962 prices entered by 11,579 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is about the same as in United States
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