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Faroe Islands

Torshavn vs. Montevideo Cost of Living Summary

Torshavn is 24.6% more expensive than Montevideo.

Restaurants: pay 50.4% more in Torshavn
Groceries: pay 70.2% more in Torshavn
Transportation: pay 40.1% less in Torshavn
Housing: pay 37.5% more in Torshavn
Childcare: pay 22.1% less in Torshavn
Entertainment and Sports: pay 42.9% more in Torshavn
Clothing: pay 38.1% more in Torshavn

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

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Torshavn vs. Montevideo Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Torshavn instead of Montevideo, you would:

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pay 50.4% more for restaurants

	Montevideo	Torshavn
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$15.00 UYU602.99	$26.22 DKK175.58	+74.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$14.46 UYU581.35	$19.96 DKK133.67	+38.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.70 UYU108.50	$3.25 DKK21.73	+20.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.05 UYU82.42	$2.65 DKK17.73	+29.1%
Average			+50.4%

Montevideo vs. Torshavn - Cost of restaurants

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pay 70.2% more for groceries

	Montevideo	Torshavn
Bread 1 loaf	$2.84 UYU114.36	$4.94 DKK33.11	+73.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.03 UYU282.74	$8.24 DKK55.18	+17.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.10 UYU204.89	$8.61 DKK57.63	+68.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.57 UYU183.62	$6.35 DKK42.54	+39.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.46 UYU219.47	$6.46 DKK43.23	+18.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.28 UYU51.53	$1.83 DKK12.29	+43.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.27 UYU50.88	$2.51 DKK16.84	+98.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.80 UYU32.06	$2.72 DKK18.20	+240.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.44 UYU57.83	$2.34 DKK15.70	+63.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.92 UYU37.12	$1.65 DKK11.07	+79.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.96 UYU38.62	$2.08 DKK13.96	+116.9%
Average			+70.2%

Montevideo vs. Torshavn - Cost of groceries

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pay 40.1% less for transportation

	Montevideo	Torshavn
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$8.25 UYU331.54	$6.59 DKK44.11	-20.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$74.80 UYU3,006.97	$29.96 DKK200.66	-59.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$26,990.00 UYU1M	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$5.27 UYU211.89	??
Average			-40.1%

Montevideo vs. Torshavn - Cost of transportation

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pay 37.5% more for housing

	Montevideo	Torshavn
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$44.58 UYU1,791.94	$89.88 DKK601.99	+101.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$706.61 UYU28,405.12	$1,084.60 DKK7,264.01	+53.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$583.28 UYU23,447.28	$892.85 DKK5,979.77	+53.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$144.76 UYU5,819.28	$98.04 DKK656.64	-32.3%
Average			+37.5%

Montevideo vs. Torshavn - Cost of housing

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pay 22.1% less for childcare

	Montevideo	Torshavn
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$626.83 UYU25,198.03	$488.12 DKK3,269.14	-22.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,986.11 UYU442K	??
Average			-22.1%

Montevideo vs. Torshavn - Cost of childcare

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pay 42.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Montevideo	Torshavn
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.92 UYU197.96	$9.48 DKK63.52	+92.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.59 UYU184.31	$6.91 DKK46.25	+50.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.49 UYU220.51	$11.24 DKK75.25	+104.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$54.39 UYU2,186.24	$55.13 DKK369.22	+1.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$12.22 UYU491.14	$16.10 DKK107.86	+31.8%
Average			+42.9%

Montevideo vs. Torshavn - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 38.1% more for clothing

	Montevideo	Torshavn
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$102.85 UYU4,134.41	$140.41 DKK940.36	+36.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$56.61 UYU2,275.75	$59.92 DKK401.33	+5.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$124.46 UYU5,003.26	$166.66 DKK1,116.19	+33.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$130.21 UYU5,234.35	$244.68 DKK1,638.75	+87.9%
Average			+38.1%

Montevideo vs. Torshavn - Cost of clothing

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