Cost of living
Netherlands compared to Faroe Islands
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Netherlands are roughly 64% higher than in Faroe Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Netherlands | Faroe Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,686 | 419 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,368 | 1,084 |
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| Without rent one person | 814 | 270 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,171 | 825 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,137.05 | 158 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,932.67 | 404 |
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| Food person | 676 | 148 |
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| Food family | 1,346 | 289 |
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| Transport person | 109.69 | 54 |
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| Transport family | 333.62 | 118 |
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| Life expectancy | 87.15 years | 43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Netherlands | Faroe Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.7 | 2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.66 | 14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.11 | 3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.51 | 1 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.27 | 1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.64 | 1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Netherlands | Faroe Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,300.52 | 262 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 916.43 | 61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,159.53 | 353 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,979.78 | 295 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 120.8 | 20 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 218.89 | 31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 47.73 | 48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Netherlands | Faroe Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.47 | 10 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,066 | 530 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,530 | 351 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.22 | 0 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 101.46% | 6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 24.63 | 9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.96 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Netherlands | Faroe Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.12 | 1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4 | 2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.11 | 7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.89 | 4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.68 | 4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.4 | 0 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0 |
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Other
| Item | Netherlands | Faroe Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.24 | 34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.36 | 4 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.07 | 11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.6 | 2 |
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| Brand Jeans | 94.64 | 17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.31 | 70 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,769.63 | 91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,611 | 10,566 |
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