- Cost of Living
- Faroe Islands
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 39% 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 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.54 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($1.88) | $0.89 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 ($4.59) | $3.18 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 ($2.29) | $4.03 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 ($15) | $6 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 ($1.53) | $3.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 ($4.59) | $1.60 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 ($4.59) | $3.43 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr140 ($21) | $15 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr35 ($5.35) | $1.91 | + 180% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 ($3.06) | $2.13 | + 43% | |
| 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) | $2,041 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,582 | - | |
| 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) | $1,583 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,130 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $121 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $334 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $119 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 162% 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) | $45 | + 310% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| 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 ($30,575) | $22,355 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr9 ($1.38) | $0.77 | + 79% | |
| 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) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.11 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.86 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr200 ($31) | $21 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Faroe Islands is 7% 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) | - | $172 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $79 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.87 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.89 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr58 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| 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 92,857 prices entered by 13,384 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.15288
USD
/
DKK
Cost of living in Faroe Islands is about the same as in United States
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