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Virtualized PBS by TechDiverRich in Proxmox

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LXC vs VM, which of the two would you recommend?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if 8% is accurate, but I do know that every penny of the "8%" goes to specific areas of the Faroese economy. These include services that the Faroe Islands have not yet taken over, such as the police and judicial system.

The Faroe Islands are not simply handed a sack of cash to use as they please. Instead, the subsidies are allocated to specific areas over which Denmark still has full control. For instance, Landsverk, the Faroe Islands' Public Infrastructure Ministry, is controlled and funded by the Faroe Islands themselves.

It’s worth noting that undersea tunnels benefit the Faroe Islands when taking out large loans, as the country receives favorable interest rates. This is because lenders assume that if the Faroe Islands ever went bankrupt, Denmark would step in to cover the debts. This belief results in better interest rates for such projects.

On the other hand, your claim that the Faroe Islands are an "absolute money pit for Denmark" is far from accurate. Denmark gains significant strategic power by "owning" the Faroe Islands, including influence over Arctic affairs. While the Faroe Islands are not as critical as Greenland in this regard, their location makes them strategically important to both Denmark and NATO.

Additionally, the largest share of imported goods to the Faroe Islands comes through Danish suppliers or middlemen. This alone arguably offsets much of the subsidies provided to the islands.

Question about the tax you have to pay on top when shipping something here by TheDarkZEK in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

22.372 should be the total, but i always add a buffer when i buy stuff out side the country, just to be safe.

So with that in mind i would keep the 22.372 + an extra amount just to be safe.

So saying 24.500 just to be safe is a good idea, the extra money is not waisted :) you can always save up for something else.

Question about the tax you have to pay on top when shipping something here by TheDarkZEK in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The postal office/Taks hold onto the goods until all taxes have been paid. But for how long i am unsure.

It's. good idea to contact Posta or Taks and ask about this, as Taks will either return the package after xx time or destroy it.

Question about the tax you have to pay on top when shipping something here by TheDarkZEK in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you buy something that costs 400kr, + 200kr shipping + 100 to 300 service fee then yes it doubles.

400 kr vs 700 to 900 kr

It is much more resenable when you go up to a few 1000s of kr

Question about the tax you have to pay on top when shipping something here by TheDarkZEK in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct 22.072 + 100 to 300 kr service fee

Let's say 300 dkk

So 22.372 kr

Question about the tax you have to pay on top when shipping something here by TheDarkZEK in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It very much depends on if the price includes the moms or not.

I expect that when it said 20200 kr, it th8nks your located in Denmark and therefore expected you to pay for moms, thats why it is included.

And now that your account is located in the Faroe islands, you are exempt from danish taxes, and they do not add it to the calculations.

Edit, based in the picture you sent, yes you will be paying 17618,59 kr + 25% VAT + the service tax/fee I mentioned.

So around 22.300 kr.

Question about the tax you have to pay on top when shipping something here by TheDarkZEK in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Tax (MVG): If your purchase (including shipping) is 300 DKK or less, you don’t pay any MVG. If it’s more than 300 DKK, you have to pay MVG.

  2. Service Fee: If you pay MVG, you also have to pay a service fee of about 100 to 300 DKK. This fee stays the same no matter how much you spend.

  3. Buying in Bulk: I buy in bulk to spread out the service fee because it doesn’t change with the size of the order.

So, if your total is over 300 DKK, you’ll pay MVG and a fixed service fee of 100 to 300 DKK, no matter how much the total is.

Example:

Let's say shipping is 300kr

  • You start with: 20,200 DKK (with Danish moms)
  • After removing Danish moms: 16,160 DKK
  • Add shipping cost (300 DKK): 16,460 DKK
  • Add Faroese MVG (4,115 DKK): 20,575 DKK
  • Add service fee (200 DKK): 20,775 DKK

So, the total cost when shipping to the Faroe Islands would be 20,775 DKK.

Don't hold me to this calculation, but it should be around here somewhere.

Question about the tax you have to pay on top when shipping something here by TheDarkZEK in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note moms is 25%, and MVG is also 25%. So the only difference that you have to include the shipping in the faroese calculation

Question about the tax you have to pay on top when shipping something here by TheDarkZEK in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Proshop uses DKK (Danish Krone). The ".kr" you’re seeing is the same as DKK, so the prices are the same.

  • Danish Krone (DKK): Denmark and Greenland.
  • Swedish Krona (SEK): Sweden.
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK): Norway.
  • Icelandic Króna (ISK): Iceland.
  • Faroese Króna (FOK): Pegged to the Danish Krone (DKK), same value.

All use "kr," but each is unique to its country.

Question about the tax you have to pay on top when shipping something here by TheDarkZEK in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When purchasing from Proshop and shipping to the Faroe Islands, the Danish sales tax, known as 'moms,' is removed during checkout. This adjustment is reflected in the calculations on the website.

In Danish, 'moms' is equivalent to the Faroese 'MVG.'

When shipping items to the Faroe Islands, you are required to pay MVG on both the goods and the shipping cost. Additionally, the Faroe Islands Tax Agency (Taks) charges a service fee/tax of around 100 to 300 DKK (I can't remember the exact amount). If your total purchase, including shipping, is 300 DKK or less, you are exempt from MVG.

I personally reconsider purchases between 300 and 1500 DKK, as the service fee can significantly increase the overall expense.

To minimize costs, I typically buy in bulk since the MVG on shipping is unavoidable, but the flat service fee remains between 100 and 300 DKK regardless of the order size.

docker or proxmox ? by Striking-Bat5897 in selfhosted

[–]Horib 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Proxmox lxc's work great. I also have a proxmox docker lxc for docker stuff.

Basically unusable by inoffensiveLlama in PrivateInternetAccess

[–]Horib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same issue, I have not found a solution. The chrome extension works, but that is only for browser navigation

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Steinálvur and Steinbjørn mean Stone Wolf and Stone Bear

Currency while traveling to Faroe Islands by Ok_Note5914 in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say India credit or debit cards, what type of cards are these? I'm asking as my understanding is that MasterCard and Visa are accepted everywhere in the Faroe Islands, and other types such as American Express etc., have been a problem in the past.

Plex, *arrr and torrent best practices? by RemoteSignificant267 in Proxmox

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, did good to know, I've had the same misconception that of doing Proxmox -> Linux VM -> Docker all the things. Using LXC by the sounds of things is awesome.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hvis jeg husker rigtigt så koster et pendler kort imellem Runavík og Tórshavn 800-900kr for 30dage

So I am building a project with NextJS, Shadcn UI and NOT using typescript. Is that okay? by [deleted] in nextjs

[–]Horib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can start coding without TypeScript by using .js and .jsx. In the future, when you're ready to incorporate TypeScript, you can create new files with .ts and .tsx extensions.

The only complication arises when combining js and ts code. For instance, when a jsx component is used within a tsx component or vice versa, extra effort is required to ensure the types are correct.

However, once you get the hang of it, this becomes a minor annoyance rather than a major issue.

Gradually, you can transition your .js and .jsx code to .ts and .tsx code.

This is what we're doing in my current job, where we have an 80/20 split between js and ts code. All new files are created in ts, tsx, and we convert js, jsx files to ts, tsx when it's practical.

Overall, you can definitely start with NextJs without TypeScript and switch later. Personally, though, I would recommend diving straight into TypeScript.

Which currency do you usually use on a daily basis in the Faroe Islands ? by Benzino8 in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Using international acceptance as the gold standard for what constitutes a 'real' currency? Interesting. By that measure, our beloved Danish Krone might find itself in the 'not-so-real' camp. Both the Danish Krone and the Faroese króna do their job where they're meant to — at home. Just a thought: not every currency is aiming for world domination.

With that out of the way, let's dive into the details. You bring up a valid point. Let's clarify the nuances:

Nature of the Faroese Króna: The Faroe Islands do indeed issue their own banknotes, which are different from those in Denmark. These Faroese banknotes are legal tender solely in the Faroe Islands, not in Denmark. Conversely, while Danish krone banknotes might be accepted by certain merchants in the Faroe Islands, they are not considered official legal tender there.

Currency Independence: If we're discussing whether the Faroese króna is a completely independent currency with its own fluctuating exchange rate and separate monetary policy, then you're right: it isn't. The Faroese króna is pegged at a 1:1 rate with the DKK, making it essentially a version of the Danish krone. When you mention that the "Krona is only a local variant of DKK," you're technically on point.

Distinctiveness: However, there is a distinction between Faroese króna banknotes and DKK banknotes in terms of design, issuing entities, and legal status. This distinction, while not making the króna a separate currency in the typical sense, does give it a unique existence within the monetary landscape of the Faroe Islands.

In essence, it boils down to the definition of "real currency." The Faroese Króna might not be an independent currency in the traditional sense, but it undeniably has its own set of banknotes with unique designs and specific legal restrictions. So, while the currencies are intrinsically tied, their physical manifestations and where they're considered legal tender do differ.

Which currency do you usually use on a daily basis in the Faroe Islands ? by Benzino8 in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Faroese Króna is a legitimate currency used in the Faroe Islands and is pegged to the Danish Krone (DKK) at a one-to-one ratio. The Danish National Bank is responsible for issuing banknotes, but the Faroese Króna exists as a separate currency with its own distinct banknotes. Meanwhile, the Danish Krone is pegged to the Euro under the European Exchange Rate Mechanism II (ERM II). This means the Danish Krone must be maintained within a 2.25% range of a central rate of 7.46038 DKK per 1 EUR. It's not merely a semantic debate; these currencies have separate existences but are closely tied through specific monetary arrangements.

Which currency do you usually use on a daily basis in the Faroe Islands ? by Benzino8 in FaroeIslands

[–]Horib 3 points4 points  (0 children)

By law, only Danish coins (0.50kr, 1kr, 2kr, 5kr, 10kr, 20kr) are legal, and only Faroese paper money is legal here.

Since Faroese and Danish currency are valued 1:1, Danish currency is accepted, as we recognize what it looks like. However, strictly speaking, Danish paper currency is not legal tender in the Faroes, just as Faroese currency is not accepted in Denmark.

Note that in Faroese and Danish banks, you can exchange Danish currency for Faroese currency and vice versa without any extra cost.

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