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Cost of Living & Prices:
Faroe Islands vs. United States

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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Faroe Islands vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.2 times less for grocery shopping in Faroe Islands than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.35 EUR (2.76 USD) in Faroe Islands and 6.29 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.35 EUR
6.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.6 USD) in Faroe Islands and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

2.21 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 24.13 EUR (28.42 USD) in Faroe Islands and 16.93 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United States.

24.13 EUR
16.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.72 EUR (12.63 USD) in Faroe Islands and 15.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

10.72 EUR
15.28 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.38 EUR (14.59 USD) in Faroe Islands and 13.65 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

12.38 EUR
13.65 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.38 EUR (11.05 USD) in Faroe Islands and 16.13 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

9.38 EUR
16.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.95 EUR (2.3 USD) in Faroe Islands and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

1.95 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.71 EUR (5.55 USD) for 12 eggs in Faroe Islands and 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.71 EUR
6.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.55 EUR (3 USD) in Faroe Islands and 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.55 EUR
3.23 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.22 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.14 EUR (2.53 USD) in Faroe Islands and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.14 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.35 EUR (6.3 USD) in Faroe Islands and 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United States.

5.35 EUR
4.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.69 EUR (14.95 USD) in Faroe Islands and 14.57 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

12.69 EUR
14.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.99 EUR (2.34 USD) in Faroe Islands and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in the United States.

1.99 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.81 EUR (3.32 USD) in Faroe Islands and 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.81 EUR
3.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.68 EUR (3.16 USD) in Faroe Islands and 4.86 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.68 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.21 EUR (2.6 USD) in Faroe Islands and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.21 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.3 EUR (3.89 USD) in Faroe Islands and 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.30 EUR
7.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.62 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.14 EUR (2.53 USD) in Faroe Islands and 5.41 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.14 EUR
5.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.35 EUR (3.95 USD) in Faroe Islands and 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in the United States.

3.35 EUR
2.11 EUR

Restaurant

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Faroe Islands vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.11 times more for meals in restaurants in Faroe Islands than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.05 EUR (7.13 USD) in Faroe Islands and 4.98 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United States.

6.05 EUR
4.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.75 EUR (3.23 USD) in Faroe Islands and 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.75 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.04 EUR (9.47 USD) in Faroe Islands and 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United States.

8.04 EUR
6.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.04 EUR (9.47 USD) in Faroe Islands and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

8.04 EUR
10.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.95 EUR (19.97 USD) in Faroe Islands and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in the United States.

16.95 EUR
10.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 134.03 EUR (157.87 USD) in Faroe Islands and 118.86 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the United States.

134.03 EUR
118.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 20.1 EUR (23.68 USD) in Faroe Islands and 22.07 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

20.10 EUR
22.07 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.28 EUR (2.68 USD) in Faroe Islands and 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United States.

2.28 EUR
2.16 EUR

Fuel

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Faroe Islands vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Faroe Islands vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.38 times more for transportation in Faroe Islands than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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112.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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2.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 45 EUR (53.01 USD) in Faroe Islands and 35.66 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United States.

45.00 EUR
35.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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1.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 10.05 EUR (11.84 USD) in Faroe Islands and 4.24 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in the United States.

10.05 EUR
4.24 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Faroe Islands vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.41 EUR (16.97 USD) in Faroe Islands and 16.98 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

14.41 EUR
16.98 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.36 EUR (51.07 USD) in Faroe Islands and 133.95 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

43.36 EUR
133.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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55.18 EUR

Flats for rent

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Faroe Islands vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.73 times less for renting an apartment in Faroe Islands than in the United States.

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 865.17 EUR (1019.06 USD) in Faroe Islands and 3445 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

865.17 EUR
3 445 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 804.17 EUR (947.21 USD) in Faroe Islands and 2159 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

804.17 EUR
2 159 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 1675 EUR (1973.35 USD) in Faroe Islands and 6980 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Faroe Islands.

1 675 EUR
6 980 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 1219 EUR (1435.38 USD) in Faroe Islands and 4437 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

1 219 EUR
4 437 EUR

Flats for sale

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Faroe Islands vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.87 times less for buying an apartment in Faroe Islands than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3100 EUR (3651.3 USD) in Faroe Islands and 14734 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Faroe Islands.

3 100 EUR
14 734 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 3380 EUR (3981.75 USD) in Faroe Islands and 10337 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

3 380 EUR
10 337 EUR

Salary

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Faroe Islands vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Faroe Islands is 2.22 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1966 EUR (2316.08 USD) in Faroe Islands and 4368 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 55% lower in Faroe Islands.

1 966 EUR
4 368 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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88.1 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

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166 EUR

Four stars

84.4 EUR
214 EUR

Five stars

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510 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Faroe Islands: 1 cities, 5 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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