Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 37% 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 ($14) | $8 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.35 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($1.80) | $0.88 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 ($4.38) | $2.99 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 ($2.19) | $4.04 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 ($15) | $6 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 ($1.46) | $3.37 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 ($4.38) | $1.77 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 ($4.38) | $3.17 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 ($20) | $14 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 ($5.11) | $1.94 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 ($2.92) | $2.04 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,261 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,627 | - | |
| 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 | kr8,000 ($1,169) | $1,629 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,159 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $109 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 ($66) | $47 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 ($360) | $294 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $118 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 ($18) | $22 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 204% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 204% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 ($102) | $49 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 ($175) | $44 | + 297% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 ($110) | $86 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $112 | - | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 48% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr308,000 ($45,005) | $22,917 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr8 ($1.16) | $0.75 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $81 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 ($3.65) | $20 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 ($4.57) | $3.53 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 ($5.11) | $5.13 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 ($2.56) | $3.57 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 ($2.92) | $1.82 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 ($32) | $22 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr250 ($37) | $46 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 ($30) | $25 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $75 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.84 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.81 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 ($570) | $396 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $53 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 ($9) | $8 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,631 prices entered by 5,585 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 23% more expensive than in United States
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