Cost of living comparison
compared to
Faroe Islands vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Faroe Islands is 27.1% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 28.1% more in Faroe Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 66.6% more in Faroe Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 35.0% more in Faroe Islands
- Housing
-
pay 18.3% less in Faroe Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 15.1% more in Faroe Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 27.5% more in Faroe Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 36.0% more in Faroe Islands
The cost of groceries, clothing, transportation, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and childcare in Faroe Islands are more expensive than in French Polynesia.
Faroe Islands vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Faroe Islands instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 28.1% more for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Faroe Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
$24.88
DKK160.21
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
$20.13
DKK129.62
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF288
|
$3.21
DKK20.68
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF272
|
$2.66
DKK17.13
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Faroe Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 66.6% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Faroe Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
$7.99
DKK51.47
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
$6.13
DKK39.47
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF648
|
$10.29
DKK66.30
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
$5.83
DKK37.56
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF788
|
$6.39
DKK41.14
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF244
|
$1.06
DKK6.86
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.28
DKK8.23
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF274
|
$1.42
DKK9.14
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF370
|
$0.85
DKK5.49
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF140
|
$1.28
DKK8.23
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.56
DKK10.06
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Faroe Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 35.0% more for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Faroe Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF604
|
$7.92
DKK50.99
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
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French Polynesia vs. Faroe Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 18.3% less for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Faroe Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
$70.42
DKK453.53
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
$898.43
DKK5,785.89
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
$1,017.24
DKK6,551.04
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
$102.42
DKK659.61
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Faroe Islands - Cost of housing
pay 15.1% more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Faroe Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
$563.40
DKK3,628.27
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
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French Polynesia vs. Faroe Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 27.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Faroe Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF466
|
$9.39
DKK60.47
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF450
|
$7.09
DKK45.65
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
$10.95
DKK70.55
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
$40.90
DKK263.39
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
$16.43
DKK105.82
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Faroe Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 36.0% more for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Faroe Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
$153.84
DKK990.72
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
$62.60
DKK403.14
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
$169.54
DKK1,091.84
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
$224.31
DKK1,444.59
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Faroe Islands - Cost of clothing
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