Cost of living in Faroe Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faroe Islands is 31% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr120 ($17) | $17 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr90 ($13) | $9 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.11 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($1.70) | $0.99 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 ($4.26) | $3.34 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr15 ($2.13) | $4.43 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 ($14) | $7 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr10 ($1.42) | $3.93 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr30 ($4.26) | $1.92 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr68 ($10) | $3.30 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 ($13) | $16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr46 ($6) | $2.26 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 ($2.70) | $2.47 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Faroe Islands is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr10,000 ($1,420) | $2,517 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 ($994) | $1,960 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $204 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,000 ($1,136) | $1,774 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,342 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $139 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr449 ($64) | $56 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,465 ($350) | $300 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $135 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr120 ($17) | $27 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 174% | |||
| Clothes in Faroe Islands is 174% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr700 ($99) | $51 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,200 ($170) | $46 | + 269% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr750 ($107) | $92 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $120 | - | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Faroe Islands is 98% 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 ($43,742) | $25,474 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr40 ($5.68) | $1.06 | + 436% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Faroe Islands is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Faroe Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr25 ($3.55) | $19 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 ($4.44) | $4.17 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr35 ($4.97) | $5.50 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 ($2.49) | $4.18 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr20 ($2.84) | $2.05 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr220 ($31) | $25 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| 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 ($36) | $49 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr208 ($30) | $27 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $84 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.19 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,900 ($554) | $492 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $53 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 ($9) | $9 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,179 prices entered by 2,617 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faroe Islands is 13% more expensive than in United States
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