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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.52 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Faroe Islands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.75 EUR (4.2 USD) in Switzerland and 2.33 EUR (2.61 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.75 EUR
2.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.55 EUR (2.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.46 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.55 EUR
2.20 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.74 EUR (50.13 USD) in Switzerland and 23.99 EUR (26.88 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

44.74 EUR
23.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13 EUR (14.57 USD) in Switzerland and 10.66 EUR (11.94 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 18% lower in Faroe Islands.

13.00 EUR
10.66 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.36 EUR (32.89 USD) in Switzerland and 12.31 EUR (13.79 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

29.36 EUR
12.31 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.75 EUR (10.92 USD) in Switzerland and 9.33 EUR (10.45 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

9.75 EUR
9.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.61 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 EUR (2.18 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.33 EUR
1.94 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.52 EUR (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.68 EUR (5.25 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

6.52 EUR
4.68 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.9 EUR (3.25 USD) in Switzerland and 2.53 EUR (2.84 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.90 EUR
2.53 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.15 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.39 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.21 EUR
2.13 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.04 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 5.32 EUR (5.96 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Switzerland.

3.04 EUR
5.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.03 EUR (29.17 USD) in Switzerland and 12.62 EUR (14.14 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

26.03 EUR
12.62 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.94 EUR (2.17 USD) in Switzerland and 1.98 EUR (2.21 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 2% lower in Switzerland.

1.94 EUR
1.98 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.06 EUR (2.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.8 EUR (3.14 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.06 EUR
2.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.7 EUR (3.02 USD) in Switzerland and 2.67 EUR (2.99 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.70 EUR
2.67 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 EUR (2.82 USD) in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.46 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.51 EUR
2.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.47 EUR (3.88 USD) in Switzerland and 3.28 EUR (3.68 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.47 EUR
3.28 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.95 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.59 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.13 EUR (2.39 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.59 EUR
2.13 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.59 USD) in Switzerland and 3.33 EUR (3.73 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Switzerland.

1.42 EUR
3.33 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.05 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Faroe Islands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.96 EUR (6.68 USD) in Switzerland and 6.02 EUR (6.74 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 1% lower in Switzerland.

5.96 EUR
6.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.22 EUR (5.85 USD) in Switzerland and 2.73 EUR (3.06 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Faroe Islands.

5.22 EUR
2.73 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.67 EUR (9.71 USD) in Switzerland and 8 EUR (8.96 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Faroe Islands.

8.67 EUR
8.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.58 EUR (8.5 USD) in Switzerland and 8 EUR (8.96 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Switzerland.

7.58 EUR
8.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.42 EUR (20.64 USD) in Switzerland and 16.86 EUR (18.89 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

18.42 EUR
16.86 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 130 EUR (145.66 USD) in Switzerland and 133.26 EUR (149.31 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Switzerland.

130.00 EUR
133.26 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.08 EUR (30.35 USD) in Switzerland and 19.99 EUR (22.4 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

27.08 EUR
19.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.59 EUR (5.15 USD) in Switzerland and 2.27 EUR (2.54 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.59 EUR
2.27 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

2.02 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

1.93 EUR
-

LPG 1L

1.16 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.48 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Faroe Islands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

94.25 EUR
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

4.23 EUR
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.75 EUR (83.75 USD) in Switzerland and 44.74 EUR (50.13 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

74.75 EUR
44.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

2.82 EUR
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.5 EUR (7.28 USD) in Switzerland and 9.99 EUR (11.2 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Switzerland.

6.50 EUR
9.99 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.67 EUR (24.28 USD) in Switzerland and 14.33 EUR (16.05 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

21.67 EUR
14.33 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 77.55 EUR (86.89 USD) in Switzerland and 43.11 EUR (48.3 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

77.55 EUR
43.11 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

43.67 EUR
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Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.68 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Faroe Islands.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2422 EUR (2713.76 USD) in Switzerland and 860.21 EUR (963.82 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

2 422 EUR
860.21 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1992 EUR (2231.74 USD) in Switzerland and 799.56 EUR (895.87 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

1 992 EUR
799.56 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4432 EUR (4966.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1666 EUR (1866.4 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

4 432 EUR
1 666 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3297 EUR (3694.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1212 EUR (1357.58 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

3 297 EUR
1 212 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.79 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Faroe Islands.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 21125 EUR (23669.62 USD) in Switzerland and 3082 EUR (3453.4 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

21 125 EUR
3 082 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 16193 EUR (18143.55 USD) in Switzerland and 3361 EUR (3765.94 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

16 193 EUR
3 361 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.52 times higher than in Faroe Islands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6875 EUR (7703.04 USD) in Switzerland and 1955 EUR (2190.55 USD) in Faroe Islands. The average salary is 71.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

6 875 EUR
1 955 EUR

Hotels

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

124 EUR
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Two stars

149 EUR
111 EUR

Three stars

216 EUR
-

Four stars

306 EUR
88.7 EUR

Five stars

558 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • Faroe Islands: 1 cities, 5 hotels

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