Cost of living comparison

Washington, USA

compared to

Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands vs. Washington Cost of Living Summary

Faroe Islands is 11.9% cheaper than Washington.

Restaurants: pay 12.1% more in Faroe Islands
Groceries: pay 44.5% more in Faroe Islands
Transportation: pay 17.6% less in Faroe Islands
Housing: pay 39.1% less in Faroe Islands
Childcare: pay 74.2% less in Faroe Islands
Entertainment and Sports: pay 13.6% more in Faroe Islands
Clothing: pay 99.2% more in Faroe Islands

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

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Faroe Islands vs. Washington Cost Breakdown

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pay 12.1% more for restaurants

	Washington	Faroe Islands
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$22.26	$18.71 DKK124.42	-16.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.24	$19.96 DKK132.75	+63.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.75	$3.12 DKK20.76	+13.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.18	$2.37 DKK15.78	+8.8%
Average			+12.1%

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pay 44.5% more for groceries

	Washington	Faroe Islands
Bread 1 loaf	$4.04	$8.07 DKK53.68	+100.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.06	$6.92 DKK46.02	-2.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.15	$9.97 DKK66.34	+140.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.91	$6.35 DKK42.25	+29.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.11	$6.46 DKK42.94	+5.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.34	$1.83 DKK12.20	-21.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.83	$2.51 DKK16.72	+204.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.87	$2.72 DKK18.08	+45.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.03	$2.34 DKK15.59	+15.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.24	$1.65 DKK11.00	+33.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.24	$2.08 DKK13.86	+67.5%
Average			+44.5%

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pay 17.6% less for transportation

	Washington	Faroe Islands
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.99	$6.59 DKK43.81	+32.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$70.32	$29.96 DKK199.28	-57.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$34,567.40	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$17.13	??
Average			-17.6%

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pay 39.1% less for housing

	Washington	Faroe Islands
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$77.56	$89.88 DKK597.84	+15.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,772.00	$1,084.60 DKK7,213.90	-38.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,547.68	$894.30 DKK5,948.17	-42.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$175.22	$98.04 DKK652.11	-44.0%
Average			-39.1%

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pay 74.2% less for childcare

	Washington	Faroe Islands
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,891.11	$488.12 DKK3,246.59	-74.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$28,281.22	??
Average			-74.2%

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pay 13.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Washington	Faroe Islands
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$6.38	$9.48 DKK63.08	+48.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.43	$6.45 DKK42.89	+18.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$11.44	$11.24 DKK74.73	-1.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$55.23	$55.13 DKK366.67	-0.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$15.12	$16.10 DKK107.11	+6.5%
Average			+13.6%

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pay 99.2% more for clothing

	Washington	Faroe Islands
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$54.08	$140.41 DKK933.87	+159.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$40.93	$59.92 DKK398.56	+46.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$89.87	$166.66 DKK1,108.49	+85.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$109.43	$244.68 DKK1,627.45	+123.6%
Average			+99.2%

Washington vs. Faroe Islands - Cost of clothing

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