Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 30% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr200 ($31) | $22 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr100 ($16) | $12 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr52 ($8) | $5.96 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 ($2.35) | $1.09 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr36 ($5.65) | $5.71 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr20 ($3.14) | $4.81 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr58 ($9) | $4.15 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr40 ($6) | $2.23 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr31 ($4.91) | $3.93 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr200 ($31) | $18 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr35 ($5.49) | $3.01 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 ($1.37) | $2.99 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 ($1,569) | $2,999 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 ($1,098) | $2,329 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr250 ($39) | $241 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr3,000 ($471) | $2,217 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,631 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 ($157) | $169 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 ($70) | $61 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,638 ($414) | $250 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $144 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr84 ($13) | $15 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 ($19) | $34 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 89% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,100 ($173) | $58 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr500 ($78) | $50 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,200 ($188) | $105 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $138 | - | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 36% 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 ($48,312) | $31,214 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 ($2.04) | $0.93 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $88 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 ($3.92) | $25 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $171 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr50 ($8) | $9 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 ($3.92) | $5.31 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 ($4.71) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 ($3.14) | $5.17 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr25 ($3.92) | $2.44 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr400 ($63) | $32 | + 99% | |
| 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 ($39) | $60 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr220 ($35) | $30 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $236 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr600 ($94) | $104 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr30 ($4.71) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr70 ($11) | $8 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,000 ($784) | $458 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $70 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 ($14) | $11 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,016 prices entered by 1,680 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is about the same as in United States
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