Cost of Living Comparison Between Torshavn and Sumba Cost of Living Comparison Between Torshavn and Sumba

😐 Solo nomad: Torshavn is 491.2% more expensive than Sumba without rent, and 969.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Torshavn is 999.9% more expensive than Sumba without rent, and 1242% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Torshavn
Sumba
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$23.11 FOK 147
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$138 FOK 882
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$20.42 FOK 130
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Cappuccino
$7.13 FOK 45.47
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.17 FOK 20.23
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.69 FOK 17.14
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$9.08 FOK 57.9
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.30 FOK 53.0
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Torshavn
Sumba
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.26 FOK 14.39
$2.35 FOK 14.98
-3.83%
White Bread (500g)
$4.07 FOK 25.98
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.87 FOK 11.96
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Eggs
$5.65 FOK 36.06
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.76 FOK 81.4
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$14.15 FOK 90.3
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Apples (1kg)
$2.27 FOK 14.45
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Banana (1kg)
$2.86 FOK 18.25
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Oranges (1kg)
$3.18 FOK 20.30
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.82 FOK 11.60
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Potato (1kg)
$2.86 FOK 18.27
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Onion (1kg)
$3.36 FOK 21.47
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.55 FOK 16.29
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.66 FOK 17.00
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.79 FOK 68.9
$10.71 FOK 68.3
0.75%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.29 FOK 78.4
$12.47 FOK 79.6
-1.44%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.20 FOK 14.05
$2.29 FOK 14.64
-3.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.14 FOK 20.06
$1.81 FOK 11.55
73.48%
🚌 Getting Around
Torshavn
Sumba
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$4.51 FOK 28.78
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$12.57 FOK 80.2
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.05 FOK 13.10
$1.98 FOK 12.62
3.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$54.9K FOK 350.0K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Torshavn
Sumba
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$135 FOK 859
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$41.09 FOK 262
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$66.6 FOK 425
$61.7 FOK 393
8.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Torshavn
Sumba
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$40.01 FOK 255
$38.33 FOK 245
4.38%
Cinema Ticket
$16.32 FOK 104
$15.23 FOK 97.2
7.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Torshavn
Sumba
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$569 FOK 3,630
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Torshavn
Sumba
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$152 FOK 968
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$61.9 FOK 395
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$167 FOK 1,068
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$226 FOK 1,444
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Torshavn
Sumba
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,098 FOK 7,004
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$933 FOK 5,950
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,906 FOK 12.2K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,505 FOK 9,602
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,982 FOK 25.4K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,748 FOK 30.3K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Torshavn
Sumba
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,382 FOK 15.2K
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Last update for Torshavn: March 1, 2026

Last update for Sumba: February 28, 2026

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