Cost of living
Faroe Islands compared to Sao Tome and Principe
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Overview comparison
Faroe IslandsSao Tome and Principe
Consumer prices in Faroe Islands are roughly 8% higher than in Sao Tome and Principe.
Cost of living
| Item | Faroe Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Total with rent one person | 419 | 842 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,084 | 2,614 |
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| Without rent one person | 270 | 690 |
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| Without rent one family | 825 | 1,794 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 158 | 227.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 404 | 675.07 |
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| Food person | 148 | 511 |
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| Food family | 289 | 1,247 |
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| Transport person | 54 | 42.34 |
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| Transport family | 118 | 115.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 43 years | 76.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Faroe Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Lunch Menu | 2 | 21.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14 | 40.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3 | 8.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 1 | 1.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Faroe Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 262 | 291.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 61 | 211.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 353 | 532.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 295 | 506.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20 | 39.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31 | 57.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48 | 24.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Faroe Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Local transport ticket | 10 | 6.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 530 | 1,322 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 351 | 269 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0 | 1.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6% | 54.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9 | 7.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Faroe Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1 | 1.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7 | 16.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4 | 11.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4 | 27.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Faroe Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34 | 31.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4 | 19.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 11 | 19.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2 | 4.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17 | 35.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70 | 63.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 91 | 118.82 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,566 | 3,893 |
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