Moving to Faroe Islands from British Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from British Virgin Islands to Faroe Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from British Virgin Islands to Faroe Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish and Faroese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Faroe Islands compared to British Virgin Islands.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VG
2.3t
FO
0.0t

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VG
24.9
FO
34.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VG
77.7%
FO
97.6%

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

VG
2.9%
FO
2.2%

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VG
77.4 yrs
FO
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
11.4
FO
6.0

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2024), The World Factbook (2015–2022). How we calculate this

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Faroe Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Faroe Islands: 34.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Faroe Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Faroe Islands?

The official languages in Faroe Islands are Danish and Faroese. In British Virgin Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VG FO
Population 39,732 54,900
Currency United States Dollar ($) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English Danish, Faroese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1284 +298
Time zones 1 1