General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Tórshavn |
| Country | Faroe Islands |
| Currency | Faroese króna |
| Main religion | Lutheranism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.3% |
| Gdp | $2.67 billion |
| Size | 1,393 km2 |
| Population | 54,000 |
| Population density | 39 people/km2 |
| Kids per female | 1.84 |
| City population | 84% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 3∘C |
| Summer | 12∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Faroese |
| Population able to read | 99% |
| Population with a college degree | 33% |
| Population able to speak english | 85% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | NA (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | NA/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Atlantic Airways |
| Main airport | Vágar Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $11 |
| Burger | $15 |
| Coffee | $4 |
| Beer | $6 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1000/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $120/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $20/10km |
| Petrol | $1.60/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 42% |
| Vat | 25% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $50000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 32.67/MBits |
| Tld | .fo |
| Free wifi | 9/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 99% |
| Phone mobile data | $26 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 5:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Netportal.fo |
| Supermarket | Føroya Sparikassi |
| Pharmacy | Lyfja |
| Drugstore | Lyfja |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 03:00 |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 6/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ræst | Dried fish, typically cod or haddock, served with potatoes and butter | 10-15 |
| Skerpikjøt | Fermented lamb or mutton, served with potatoes and turnips | 15-20 |
| Færøsk Fiskasúpa | Faroese fish soup, made with a variety of fish, vegetables, and herbs | 10-15 |
| Rødspætte | Pan-fried plaice, served with lemon and butter | 15-20 |
| Lambalæri | Grilled lamb chops, served with potatoes and vegetables | 20-25 |
| Puffin | Smoked or roasted puffin, served with potatoes and vegetables | 25-30 |
| Pilot Whale | Whale meat, served in a variety of ways, including smoked, pickled, or dried | 20-25 |
| Rúgbrauð | Traditional Faroese rye bread, served with butter and jam | 5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tórshavnar Øl | A local beer brewed in the capital city of Tórshavn. It is a light, refreshing beer with a slightly hoppy flavor. | $6 |
| Föroyskt Bryggjarí | Another local beer, this one is brewed in the town of Klaksvík. It is a dark, malty beer with a rich flavor. | $7 |
| Rødur | A traditional Faroese spirit made from fermented potatoes. It is similar to vodka, but with a slightly sweeter flavor. | $8 |
| Havhest | A local gin made with botanicals from the Faroe Islands. It has a unique, floral flavor. | $9 |
| Kaffe | Coffee is very popular in the Faroe Islands, and there are many local coffee shops where you can enjoy a cup. | $3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Faroese Wool | Soft and warm wool from Faroese sheep | 20-50 EUR |
| Knitwear | Sweaters, hats, and scarves made from Faroese wool | 50-150 EUR |
| Ceramics | Handcrafted pottery with traditional Faroese designs | 20-50 EUR |
| Jewelry | Silver and gold jewelry with Faroese motifs | 50-200 EUR |
| Glassware | Handblown glass with beautiful colors and patterns | 20-50 EUR |
| Wooden Carvings | Intricate carvings of birds, animals, and people | 20-50 EUR |
| Salmon | Smoked or fresh salmon from the Faroese waters | 15-30 EUR |
| Seaweed | Dried seaweed for culinary use or as a souvenir | 10-20 EUR |
| Stamps | Faroese stamps feature beautiful landscapes and wildlife | 10-20 EUR |
| Music | Faroese music CDs and DVDs | 15-30 EUR |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1st | The first day of the year |
| Epiphany | January 6th | The day the Three Wise Men visited the baby Jesus |
| Maundy Thursday | The Thursday before Easter | The day Jesus washed the feet of his disciples |
| Good Friday | The Friday before Easter | The day Jesus was crucified |
| Easter Sunday | The Sunday after Good Friday | The day Jesus rose from the dead |
| Easter Monday | The Monday after Easter Sunday | A day to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus |
| Ascension Day | 40 days after Easter Sunday | The day Jesus ascended into heaven |
| Whit Sunday | 50 days after Easter Sunday | The day the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles |
| Whit Monday | The Monday after Whit Sunday | A day to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit |
| Midsummer Day | June 24th | The longest day of the year |
| St. Olav’s Day | July 29th | The day the Faroe Islands were converted to Christianity |
| Faroese Flag Day | September 25th | The day the Faroese flag was adopted |
| Christmas Day | December 25th | The day Jesus was born |
| Boxing Day | December 26th | A day to celebrate the birth of Jesus |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Sosialurin |
| Online news | portal.fo |
| Tv | Kringvarp Føroya |
| Radio | Rás 2 |