Country profile

Faroe Islands: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Faroe Islands is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health, while Conflicts & Political Security, Environmental Health and Privacy & Surveillance stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Personal Services and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

Overall rating 71.40 points
Global rank Rank 35 globally
Continental rank Rank 28 in Europe

View main country ranking

Decision areas

The following entry points link directly to detailed articles that are especially relevant for relocation, longer stays, daily life and travel planning.

Key questions about Faroe Islands

Why is Faroe Islands especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Health.

Which topics stand out positively for Faroe Islands?

Conflicts & Political Security, Environmental Health and Privacy & Surveillance show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Personal Services and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Faroe Islands?

The detailed articles below help check whether the rating fits residence, work, costs, healthcare, safety or travel.

Strengths and weaknesses

This section only shows categories, topic areas and indicators where Faroe Islands ranks in the top three or bottom three globally or continentally and shares the same score with no more than two other countries. Global ranks take priority over continental ranks.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Faroe Islands is especially useful to compare with United States, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany work as contrast comparisons when safety, stability and risk exposure as well as healthcare and medical protection need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Faroe Islands

58 topic areas and 342 indicators are linked directly in the static HTML. Categories and topic areas are collapsed to keep the country profile easy to scan.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

87
/ 100
ShowHide
Homicide Rate
Rank 31 globally 95
Petty Crime Index
Rank 7 globally 90
Women's Safety
Rank 11 globally 85
Organized Crime
Rank 1 globally 86
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 8 globally 95
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
96
/ 100
ShowHide
Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 4 globally 94
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 4 globally 96
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

77
/ 100
ShowHide
Flood Risk
Rank 35 globally 72
Storm Risk
Rank 184 globally 45
Earthquake Risk
Rank 17 globally 92
Drought Risk
Rank 11 globally 88
Wildfire Risk
Rank 2 globally 97
Landslide Risk
Rank 64 globally 64
Tsunami Risk
Rank 59 globally 86
Volcano Risk
Rank 105 globally 98

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

90
/ 100
ShowHide
State Surveillance
Rank 12 globally 88
Internet Censorship
Rank 9 globally 92
Internet Freedom
Rank 9 globally 90
Data Protection Laws
Rank 13 globally 91
VPN Access
Rank 8 globally 94
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 1 globally 88
84
/ 100
ShowHide
Rule of Law
Rank 8 globally 88
Property Rights Security
Rank 14 globally 83
Corruption Perception
Rank 4 globally 84
Police Effectiveness
Rank 6 globally 89
Expropriation Risk
Rank 19 globally 86
Extradition Risk
Rank 45 globally 51

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

83
/ 100
ShowHide
Political Stability
Rank 14 globally 86
Economic Resilience
Rank 19 globally 78
Government Efficiency
Rank 9 globally 88
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 13 globally 79
โค๏ธ Health ShowHide

Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

78
/ 100
ShowHide
Healthcare Quality
Rank 30 globally 77
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 16 globally 85
Emergency Care
Rank 28 globally 78
Medicine Access
Rank 18 globally 82
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 19 globally 83
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 77
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 61 globally 83
Doctor Density
Rank 69 globally 67
Hospital Beds
Rank 79 globally 48
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 22 globally 99
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 205 globally 26
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 48 globally 68

Environmental Health

6 indicators

94
/ 100
ShowHide
Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 1 globally 100
Noise Pollution
Rank 2 globally 88
UV Radiation
Rank 2 globally 92
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 55 globally 91
Waste Management
Rank 26 globally 84
84
/ 100
ShowHide
Life Expectancy
Rank 15 globally 95
Infectious Diseases
Rank 37 globally 87
Obesity Rate
Rank 90 globally 74
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 20 globally 79
Mental Health
Rank 2 globally 82
Suicide Rate
Rank 72 globally 67
Maternal Mortality
Rank 34 globally 96
Vaccination Rate
Rank 54 globally 95
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 143 globally 58
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 146 globally 74
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

36
/ 100
ShowHide
Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 223 globally 43
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 222 globally 16
Social Security Burden
Rank 109 globally 74
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 223 globally 21
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 228 globally 11
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 227 globally 11
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 206 globally 57
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 46 globally 82
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 119 globally 22
77
/ 100
ShowHide
Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 15 globally 77
Capital Market Depth
Rank 8 globally 82
Business Credit Access
Rank 21 globally 80
Investor Protection
Rank 21 globally 79
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 103 globally 60
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 22 globally 81
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 15 globally 81
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 26 globally 80

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

73
/ 100
ShowHide
Expat Banking Ease
Rank 52 globally 59
Banking Stability
Rank 57 globally 81
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 38 globally 88
Fintech Development
Rank 28 globally 96
ATM Availability
Rank 41 globally 89
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 187 globally 34
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 132 globally 12
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

39
/ 100
ShowHide
Crypto Adoption
Rank 81 globally 36
Crypto Regulation
Rank 60 globally 61
Legal Status
Rank 57 globally 63
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 80 globally 21
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 227 globally 12
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 79 globally 15

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

48
/ 100
ShowHide
Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 184 globally 40
71
/ 100
ShowHide
Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 53 globally 55
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 24 globally 68
Days to Register a Company
Rank 11 globally 79

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
/ 100
ShowHide
GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 16 globally 88
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 100 globally 88
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 16 globally 88
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 193 globally 63
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 29 globally 72
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 211 globally 49
Central Bank Independence
Rank 59 globally 75
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 50 globally 73
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 30 globally 91
86
/ 100
ShowHide
Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 16 globally 88
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 28 globally 79
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 27 globally 93
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 87 globally 75
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 7 globally 96
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 8 globally 92
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

41
/ 100
ShowHide
City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 184 globally 27
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 216 globally 31
Electricity Cost
Rank 157 globally 54
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 205 globally 51
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 206 globally 68

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

20
/ 100
ShowHide
Milk Price per Liter
Rank 173 globally 27
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 213 globally 8
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 208 globally 16
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 208 globally 21
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 206 globally 22
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 199 globally 20
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 178 globally 37

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

35
/ 100
ShowHide
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 219 globally 19
Burger Menu Price
Rank 219 globally 20
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 207 globally 29
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 178 globally 49
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 172 globally 62
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 174 globally 59
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 181 globally 40
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 157 globally 46
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 199 globally 31

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

64
/ 100
ShowHide
Transit Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 219 globally 24
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 218 globally 50
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 193 globally 68
Car Purchase Index
Rank 14 globally 76
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 213 globally 38
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 204 globally 63
54
/ 100
ShowHide
Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 150 globally 55
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 176 globally 57
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 181 globally 62
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 224 globally 26

Personal Services

4 indicators

27
/ 100
ShowHide
Haircut Cost
Rank 223 globally 22
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 219 globally 30
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 216 globally 35
Local Services Cost
Rank 222 globally 21
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
35
/ 100
ShowHide
Logistics Performance
Rank 33 globally 66
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 114 globally 39
Port Connectivity
Rank 140 globally 15
69
/ 100
ShowHide
Road Quality
Rank 71 globally 58
Traffic Congestion
Rank 31 globally 74
Road Density
Rank 76 globally 65
Traffic Deaths
Rank 40 globally 88
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 29 globally 63

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

82
/ 100
ShowHide
Power Outages
Rank 59 globally 95
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 42 globally 75
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 62 globally 55
CO2 Intensity
Rank 82 globally 51
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
83
/ 100
ShowHide
Broadband Speed
Rank 22 globally 88
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 44 globally 87
Mobile Speed
Rank 15 globally 87
5G Coverage
Rank 41 globally 55

Public Transport

4 indicators

53
/ 100
ShowHide
Transit Coverage
Rank 112 globally 42
Transit Punctuality
Rank 25 globally 78
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 43 globally 35
Walkability Score
Rank 65 globally 60
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

72
/ 100
ShowHide
Annual Working Hours
Rank 27 globally 76
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 32 globally 83
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 5 globally 75
Burnout Risk
Rank 3 globally 82
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

49
/ 100
ShowHide
Temperature Comfort
Rank 207 globally 29
Sunshine Hours
Rank 229 globally 28
Humidity Comfort
Rank 213 globally 41
Rainy Days
Rank 228 globally 39
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 1 globally 100
Seasonal Variation
Rank 80 globally 90

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

31
/ 100
ShowHide
Beach Quality
Rank 150 globally 43
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 212 globally 8
Biodiversity Index
Rank 219 globally 34
Forest Cover
Rank 215 globally 0

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

61
/ 100
ShowHide
Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 63 globally 58
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 173 globally 45
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 47 globally 61
Recovery Time
Rank 11 globally 91

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

57
/ 100
ShowHide
Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 15 globally 89
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 108 globally 40
Cinema Density
Rank 38 globally 52
Cultural Freedom
Rank 9 globally 88
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 72 globally 71
34
/ 100
ShowHide
Cuisine Diversity
Rank 173 globally 25
Restaurant Density
Rank 167 globally 28
Street Food Scene
Rank 186 globally 23
Local Market Quality
Rank 113 globally 47
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 146 globally 30
Local Freshness
Rank 81 globally 59
Local Authenticity
Rank 170 globally 26

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

87
/ 100
ShowHide
Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 154 globally 81
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 1 globally 100
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 6 globally 89
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 3 globally 94
Child Safety Score
Rank 8 globally 90
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 6 globally 65
Playground Density
Rank 7 globally 90

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

64
/ 100
ShowHide
Pet Entry Rules
Rank 30 globally 85
Veterinary Quality
Rank 39 globally 78
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 207 globally 25
Pet Food Prices
Rank 218 globally 28
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 15 globally 80
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 6 globally 65
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 6 globally 85
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
83
/ 100
ShowHide
Residence Permit Ease
Rank 31 globally 84
E-Government
Rank 14 globally 92
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 11 globally 88
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 15 globally 91
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 34 globally 75
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 30 globally 90
82
/ 100
ShowHide
Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 14 globally 86
Border Openness
Rank 16 globally 96
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 37 globally 82
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 189 globally 69
66
/ 100
ShowHide
Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 66 globally 67
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 10 globally 93
Remote Job Market
Rank 18 globally 87
Coworking Density
Rank 121 globally 38
Nomad Community
Rank 125 globally 37
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 18 globally 91
89
/ 100
ShowHide
Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 14 globally 93
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 9 globally 91
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 20 globally 83
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 12 globally 93
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 18 globally 90
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 56 globally 80
85
/ 100
ShowHide
Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 11 globally 96
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 23 globally 82
Residence Status Stability
Rank 10 globally 95
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 11 globally 95
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 5 globally 96
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

67
/ 100
ShowHide
English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 66 globally 67
Local Language Barrier
Rank 75 globally 66
Integration Ease
Rank 58 globally 74
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 26 globally 85
Expat Community Size
Rank 91 globally 42
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 33 globally 82
International Schools
Rank 99 globally 46
86
/ 100
ShowHide
Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 41 globally 79
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 15 globally 90
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 14 globally 89
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 13 globally 89
78
/ 100
ShowHide
Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 33 globally 81
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 45 globally 63
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 28 globally 82
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 26 globally 82
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 27 globally 82
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
75
/ 100
ShowHide
Hotel Quality
Rank 65 globally 70
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 31 globally 87
Accommodation Availability
Rank 113 globally 51
Booking & Transparency
Rank 18 globally 91

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

79
/ 100
ShowHide
Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 92 globally 54
Digital Travel Services
Rank 35 globally 86
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 23 globally 92
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 30 globally 85
59
/ 100
ShowHide
Major Attractions Density
Rank 87 globally 51
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 49 globally 77
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 181 globally 49
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 83 globally 58
55
/ 100
ShowHide
Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 125 globally 62
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 112 globally 64
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 198 globally 39

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

63
/ 100
ShowHide
Hotel Cost
Rank 170 globally 66
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 171 globally 66
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 193 globally 52
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 194 globally 56
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 124 globally 76
79
/ 100
ShowHide
High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 54 globally 89
Off-Season Usability
Rank 89 globally 72
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 60 globally 74
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 142 globally 80
๐ŸŒ Society & Participation ShowHide

Society & Freedom

4 indicators

88
/ 100
ShowHide
Press Freedom
Rank 2 globally 90
Democracy Index
Rank 18 globally 85
Personal Freedom
Rank 4 globally 87
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 14 globally 92

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

79
/ 100
ShowHide
Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 4 globally 99
PISA Score
Rank 26 globally 72
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 118 globally 40
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 31 globally 83
89
/ 100
ShowHide
Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 12 globally 83
Gini Index
Rank 8 globally 91
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 88
Housing Support Score
Rank 7 globally 84
Social Mobility Score
Rank 7 globally 80
Social Cohesion
Rank 5 globally 89
88
/ 100
ShowHide
Gender Equality
Rank 9 globally 86
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 13 globally 87
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 15 globally 90
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 15 globally 90
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 13 globally 91

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

90
/ 100
ShowHide
Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 21 globally 97
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 20 globally 87
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 13 globally 90
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 21 globally 88
Pride Culture
Rank 20 globally 84
87
/ 100
ShowHide
Disability Support Score
Rank 13 globally 90
Public Accessibility
Rank 26 globally 80
Digital Accessibility
Rank 12 globally 88
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 16 globally 89

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

72
/ 100
ShowHide
Religious Freedom Index
Rank 16 globally 90
Secularization Score
Rank 35 globally 62
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 164 globally 28
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

57
/ 100
ShowHide
Median Age
Rank 173 globally 38
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 144 globally 32
Net Migration Rate
Rank 50 globally 60
Urbanization Rate
Rank 173 globally 33
Foreign Population Share
Rank 82 globally 54
Population Density
Rank 55 globally 69
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 206 globally 37
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 213 globally 82
Single-Person Households
Rank 19 globally 77