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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 1.5 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Faroe Islands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.34 EUR (2.7 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.71 EUR
2.34 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.9 USD) in Switzerland and 2.21 EUR (2.54 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.52 EUR
2.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.33 EUR (51.02 USD) in Switzerland and 24.11 EUR (27.75 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

44.33 EUR
24.11 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.88 EUR (14.82 USD) in Switzerland and 10.72 EUR (12.33 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

12.88 EUR
10.72 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.09 EUR (33.48 USD) in Switzerland and 12.38 EUR (14.24 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

29.09 EUR
12.38 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.66 EUR (11.12 USD) in Switzerland and 9.38 EUR (10.79 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

9.66 EUR
9.38 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1.95 EUR (2.25 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.31 EUR
1.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.46 EUR (7.44 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.71 EUR (5.42 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

6.46 EUR
4.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.93 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.88 EUR
2.55 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.74 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.52 USD) in Switzerland and 2.14 EUR (2.47 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.19 EUR
2.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.02 EUR (3.47 USD) in Switzerland and 5.34 EUR (6.15 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Switzerland.

3.02 EUR
5.34 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.79 EUR (29.69 USD) in Switzerland and 12.68 EUR (14.6 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

25.79 EUR
12.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.21 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.29 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Switzerland.

1.92 EUR
1.99 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.35 USD) in Switzerland and 2.81 EUR (3.24 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.04 EUR
2.81 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.08 USD) in Switzerland and 2.68 EUR (3.08 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Switzerland.

2.67 EUR
2.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.87 USD) in Switzerland and 2.21 EUR (2.54 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.49 EUR
2.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (3.95 USD) in Switzerland and 3.3 EUR (3.8 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.43 EUR
3.30 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.47 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.14 EUR (2.47 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 53% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.55 EUR
2.14 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 3.35 EUR (3.85 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Switzerland.

1.41 EUR
3.35 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.04 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Faroe Islands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.9 EUR (6.79 USD) in Switzerland and 6.05 EUR (6.96 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Switzerland.

5.90 EUR
6.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.17 EUR (5.95 USD) in Switzerland and 2.74 EUR (3.16 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 47% lower in Faroe Islands.

5.17 EUR
2.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.59 EUR (9.88 USD) in Switzerland and 8.04 EUR (9.25 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

8.59 EUR
8.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.51 EUR (8.65 USD) in Switzerland and 8.04 EUR (9.25 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Switzerland.

7.51 EUR
8.04 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.25 EUR (21 USD) in Switzerland and 16.94 EUR (19.5 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

18.25 EUR
16.94 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.81 EUR (148.25 USD) in Switzerland and 133.95 EUR (154.17 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Switzerland.

128.81 EUR
133.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.83 EUR (30.89 USD) in Switzerland and 20.09 EUR (23.13 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

26.83 EUR
20.09 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.24 USD) in Switzerland and 2.28 EUR (2.62 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.55 EUR
2.28 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.97 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

1.88 EUR
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LPG 1L

1.13 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.46 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Faroe Islands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

93.38 EUR
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

4.19 EUR
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.06 EUR (85.24 USD) in Switzerland and 44.97 EUR (51.76 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

74.06 EUR
44.97 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

2.79 EUR
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.41 USD) in Switzerland and 10.05 EUR (11.56 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Switzerland.

6.44 EUR
10.05 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 21.47 EUR (24.71 USD) in Switzerland and 14.4 EUR (16.57 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

21.47 EUR
14.40 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.83 EUR (88.43 USD) in Switzerland and 43.33 EUR (49.87 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

76.83 EUR
43.33 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

43.27 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 2.64 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 2400 EUR (2762.03 USD) in Switzerland and 864.65 EUR (995.17 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 64% lower in Faroe Islands.

2 400 EUR
864.65 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 1974 EUR (2271.44 USD) in Switzerland and 803.69 EUR (925.01 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

1 974 EUR
803.69 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 4392 EUR (5054.48 USD) in Switzerland and 1674 EUR (1927.1 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

4 392 EUR
1 674 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 3267 EUR (3759.82 USD) in Switzerland and 1218 EUR (1401.73 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Faroe Islands.

3 267 EUR
1 218 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.71 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 20931 EUR (24090.61 USD) in Switzerland and 3098 EUR (3565.72 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

20 931 EUR
3 098 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 16044 EUR (18466.26 USD) in Switzerland and 3378 EUR (3888.42 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

16 044 EUR
3 378 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Faroe Islands - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 3.47 times higher than in Faroe Islands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6812 EUR (7840.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1965 EUR (2261.8 USD) in Faroe Islands. The average salary is 71.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

6 812 EUR
1 965 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

121 EUR
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Two stars

145 EUR
108 EUR

Three stars

210 EUR
-

Four stars

298 EUR
86.3 EUR

Five stars

543 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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