Cost of living comparison

Denmark

compared to

Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands vs. Denmark Cost of Living Summary

Faroe Islands is 1.0% more expensive than Denmark overall.

Restaurants: pay 3.8% more in Faroe Islands
Groceries: pay 51.0% more in Faroe Islands
Transportation: pay 46.7% less in Faroe Islands
Housing: pay 1.0% less in Faroe Islands
Childcare: pay 10.6% less in Faroe Islands
Entertainment and Sports: pay 9.0% more in Faroe Islands
Clothing: pay 34.8% more in Faroe Islands

The cost of groceries, clothing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Faroe Islands are more expensive than in Denmark. Expenses including transportation, childcare, and housing are lower in Faroe Islands.

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Faroe Islands vs. Denmark Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Faroe Islands instead of Denmark, you would:

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pay 3.8% more for restaurants

	Denmark	Faroe Islands
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$20.73 DKK138.82	$18.71 DKK125.29	-9.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.74 DKK92.01	$19.96 DKK133.67	+45.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.88 DKK25.98	$3.12 DKK20.90	-19.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$3.06 DKK20.50	$2.37 DKK15.89	-22.5%
Average			+3.8%

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pay 51.0% more for groceries

	Denmark	Faroe Islands
Bread 1 loaf	$3.38 DKK22.66	$8.07 DKK54.05	+138.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.11 DKK47.59	$6.92 DKK46.34	-2.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.62 DKK51.06	$9.97 DKK66.80	+30.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.86 DKK32.55	$6.35 DKK42.54	+30.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.50 DKK36.83	$6.46 DKK43.23	+17.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.38 DKK9.27	$1.83 DKK12.29	+32.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.33 DKK8.94	$2.51 DKK16.84	+88.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.62 DKK10.85	$2.72 DKK18.20	+67.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.05 DKK13.74	$2.34 DKK15.70	+14.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.96 DKK6.44	$1.65 DKK11.07	+72.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.86 DKK5.77	$2.08 DKK13.96	+141.9%
Average			+51.0%

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pay 46.7% less for transportation

	Denmark	Faroe Islands
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$8.78 DKK58.80	$6.59 DKK44.11	-25.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$90.81 DKK608.21	$29.96 DKK200.66	-67.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$49,082.02 DKK329K	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$21.81 DKK146.05	??
Average			-46.7%

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pay 1.0% less for housing

	Denmark	Faroe Islands
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$38.53 DKK258.04	$89.88 DKK601.99	+133.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,094.37 DKK7,329.41	$1,084.60 DKK7,264.01	-0.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$864.45 DKK5,789.57	$894.30 DKK5,989.49	+3.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$148.64 DKK995.52	$98.04 DKK656.64	-34.0%
Average			-1.0%

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pay 10.6% less for childcare

	Denmark	Faroe Islands
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$546.22 DKK3,658.29	$488.12 DKK3,269.14	-10.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,716.94 DKK44,986.04	??
Average			-10.6%

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pay 9.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Denmark	Faroe Islands
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$7.87 DKK52.72	$9.48 DKK63.52	+20.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.26 DKK41.90	$6.45 DKK43.19	+3.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$9.31 DKK62.33	$11.24 DKK75.25	+20.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$43.88 DKK293.86	$55.13 DKK369.22	+25.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$18.38 DKK123.10	$16.10 DKK107.86	-12.4%
Average			+9.0%

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pay 34.8% more for clothing

	Denmark	Faroe Islands
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$105.11 DKK703.94	$140.41 DKK940.36	+33.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$45.60 DKK305.40	$59.92 DKK401.33	+31.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$123.67 DKK828.25	$166.66 DKK1,116.19	+34.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$175.51 DKK1,175.47	$244.68 DKK1,638.75	+39.4%
Average			+34.8%

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