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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. Faroe Islands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.21 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Faroe Islands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.35 EUR (2.74 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

6.34 EUR
2.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United States.

2.16 EUR
2.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.06 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 24.14 EUR (28.21 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United States.

17.06 EUR
24.14 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.4 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.73 EUR (12.54 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

15.40 EUR
10.73 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.76 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 12.39 EUR (14.48 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 10% lower in Faroe Islands.

13.76 EUR
12.39 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.25 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 9.39 EUR (10.97 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

16.25 EUR
9.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.96 EUR (2.29 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.86 EUR
1.96 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.71 EUR (5.51 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

6.15 EUR
4.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.55 EUR (2.98 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.26 EUR
2.55 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.38 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.51 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.52 EUR
2.15 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 5.35 EUR (6.25 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in the United States.

4.29 EUR
5.35 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.68 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 12.69 EUR (14.84 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

14.68 EUR
12.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.32 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.99 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.82 EUR (3.29 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.43 EUR
2.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.68 EUR (3.13 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.89 EUR
2.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.20 EUR
2.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 3.31 EUR (3.86 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

7.07 EUR
3.31 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.68 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.51 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

5.45 EUR
2.15 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.35 EUR (3.92 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in the United States.

2.13 EUR
3.35 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 6.05 EUR (7.08 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in the United States.

5.01 EUR
6.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.75 EUR (3.21 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

2.82 EUR
2.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.84 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 8.05 EUR (9.4 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 15% lower in the United States.

6.84 EUR
8.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.05 EUR (9.4 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

10.27 EUR
8.05 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 16.96 EUR (19.83 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in the United States.

10.27 EUR
16.96 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.77 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 134.09 EUR (156.74 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United States.

119.77 EUR
134.09 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.24 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 20.11 EUR (23.51 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

22.24 EUR
20.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.28 EUR (2.66 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

2.18 EUR
2.28 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

0.84 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

0.79 EUR
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Transportation

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United States vs. Faroe Islands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.37 times less for transportation in the United States than in Faroe Islands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

112.93 EUR
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

2.48 EUR
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.93 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 45.02 EUR (52.63 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

35.93 EUR
45.02 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

1.86 EUR
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 10.06 EUR (11.76 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in the United States.

4.27 EUR
10.06 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States 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 17.11 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 14.41 EUR (16.85 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

17.11 EUR
14.41 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.97 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 43.38 EUR (50.71 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

134.97 EUR
43.38 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

55.61 EUR
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Flats for rent

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United States vs. Faroe Islands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.76 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3471 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 865.57 EUR (1011.77 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

3 471 EUR
865.57 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 2176 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 804.55 EUR (940.44 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 63% lower in Faroe Islands.

2 176 EUR
804.55 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 7033 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1676 EUR (1959.25 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

7 033 EUR
1 676 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 4471 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1219 EUR (1425.12 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Faroe Islands.

4 471 EUR
1 219 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Faroe Islands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.9 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14847 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3101 EUR (3625.2 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

14 847 EUR
3 101 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 10417 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 3382 EUR (3953.29 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

10 417 EUR
3 382 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Faroe Islands - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.24 times higher than in Faroe Islands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4402 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1967 EUR (2299.53 USD) in Faroe Islands. The average salary is 55.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

4 402 EUR
1 967 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.7 EUR
-

Two stars

125 EUR
106 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
-

Four stars

216 EUR
85 EUR

Five stars

514 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Faroe Islands: 1 cities, 5 hotels

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