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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 1.28 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Faroe Islands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.47 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.1 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

5.47 EUR
2.91 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.24 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.82 EUR (3.01 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United States.

2.24 EUR
2.82 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.65 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 13.18 EUR (14.08 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

19.65 EUR
13.18 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.85 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 17.43 EUR (18.62 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

16.85 EUR
17.43 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.31 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 11.94 EUR (12.75 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

16.31 EUR
11.94 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.98 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 8.71 EUR (9.31 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

14.98 EUR
8.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.01 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 3.95 EUR (4.22 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in the United States.

3.01 EUR
3.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.44 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.61 EUR (3.86 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.44 EUR
3.61 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.68 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.99 EUR (3.2 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.68 EUR
2.99 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.39 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.66 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 3.35 EUR (3.58 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United States.

2.66 EUR
3.35 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 3.83 EUR (4.1 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.00 EUR
3.83 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.64 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 14.3 EUR (15.28 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

15.64 EUR
14.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.69 EUR (1.8 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in the United States.

1.17 EUR
1.69 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.65 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.35 EUR (3.58 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.65 EUR
3.35 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.99 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 3.13 EUR (3.34 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.99 EUR
3.13 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.99 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.01 EUR (2.15 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

3.99 EUR
2.01 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.7 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.32 EUR (2.48 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

7.70 EUR
2.32 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.41 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.85 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.8 EUR (4.06 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 35% lower in Faroe Islands.

5.85 EUR
3.80 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.34 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 3.02 EUR (3.22 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the United States.

2.34 EUR
3.02 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Faroe Islands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.23 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 4.89 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 4.58 EUR (4.89 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

4.89 EUR
4.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.62 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.76 EUR (2.95 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in the United States.

2.62 EUR
2.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.49 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.16 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Faroe Islands.

7.49 EUR
6.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.36 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.16 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

9.36 EUR
6.70 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 13.41 EUR (14.32 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United States.

11.23 EUR
13.41 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 93.62 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 134.07 EUR (143.21 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the United States.

93.62 EUR
134.07 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.4 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 20.11 EUR (21.48 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Faroe Islands.

23.40 EUR
20.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.06 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.32 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in the United States.

2.06 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

1.02 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

0.86 EUR
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Transportation

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United States vs. Faroe Islands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.72 times less for transportation in the United States than in Faroe Islands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

120.76 EUR
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.16 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in the United States.

2.57 EUR
6.70 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 28.08 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 44.9 EUR (47.96 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United States.

28.08 EUR
44.90 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

1.74 EUR
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.21 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 8.38 EUR (8.95 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in the United States.

4.21 EUR
8.38 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 16.85 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 14.08 EUR (15.04 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Faroe Islands.

16.85 EUR
14.08 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.99 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 79.43 EUR (84.85 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Faroe Islands.

91.99 EUR
79.43 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.57 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 13.41 EUR (14.32 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Faroe Islands.

35.57 EUR
13.41 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Faroe Islands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.81 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 3558 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 714.62 EUR (763.36 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

3 558 EUR
714.62 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 2228 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 766.64 EUR (818.92 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Faroe Islands.

2 228 EUR
766.64 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 6641 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1593 EUR (1701.91 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 76% lower in Faroe Islands.

6 641 EUR
1 593 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 3845 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1193 EUR (1274.77 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 69% lower in Faroe Islands.

3 845 EUR
1 193 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Faroe Islands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.17 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 13366 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2949 EUR (3150.63 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

13 366 EUR
2 949 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 8683 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1314 EUR (1404 USD) in Faroe Islands. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Faroe Islands.

8 683 EUR
1 314 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Faroe Islands - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.7 times higher than in Faroe Islands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5614 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2078 EUR (2220.15 USD) in Faroe Islands. The average salary is 63% lower in Faroe Islands.

5 614 EUR
2 078 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

103 EUR
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Two stars

155 EUR
-

Three stars

209 EUR
-

Four stars

269 EUR
388 EUR

Five stars

516 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels • Faroe Islands: 1 cities, 3 hotels

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