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 | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 ($28) | $20 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 ($14) | $10 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr70 ($10) | $5.75 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 ($2.13) | $1.08 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 ($5.10) | $4.95 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 ($2.13) | $4.65 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr75 ($11) | $7 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 ($8) | $4.51 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 ($5.67) | $2.36 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr45 ($6) | $3.26 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 ($28) | $16 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 ($4.96) | $2.92 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 ($1.24) | $2.83 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 ($1,418) | $2,965 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 ($993) | $2,266 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $224 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 ($1,134) | $1,996 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,511 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $150 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 ($64) | $64 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,500 ($496) | $294 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $141 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr120 ($17) | $14 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 ($17) | $32 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 72% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 ($156) | $56 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 ($71) | $48 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 ($170) | $95 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $126 | - | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 33% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 ($43,671) | $27,752 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 ($1.84) | $1.03 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $83 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 ($3.54) | $24 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $151 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 ($3.54) | $4.89 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 ($4.25) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 ($2.84) | $4.89 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 ($3.54) | $2.20 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 ($57) | $29 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 ($35) | $56 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 ($31) | $29 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $230 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 ($85) | $91 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 ($4.25) | $5.40 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 ($10) | $7 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 ($709) | $558 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 ($13) | $10 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,873 prices entered by 2,753 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is about the same as in United States
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