- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- Canada
- Reykjavik
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reykjavik, Iceland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 kr (C$24) | C$15 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 kr (C$18) | C$9 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,186 kr (C$14) | C$5.69 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 kr (C$1.98) | C$2.05 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 597 kr (C$7) | C$4.81 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 378 kr (C$4.62) | C$2.90 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 706 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 kr (C$3.78) | C$4.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 274 kr (C$3.35) | C$3.34 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 351 kr (C$4.30) | C$3.36 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 kr (C$31) | C$16 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 276 kr (C$3.38) | C$2.41 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 358 kr (C$4.38) | C$2.01 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 259,298 kr (C$3,169) | C$1,651 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 204,500 kr (C$2,500) | C$1,142 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,869 kr (C$157) | C$102 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 165,381 kr (C$2,022) | C$1,038 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 127,803 kr (C$1,562) | C$779 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,434 kr (C$79) | C$66 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,603 kr (C$93) | C$39 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 105,074 kr (C$1,284) | C$351 | + 265% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,778 kr (C$230) | C$86 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,784 kr (C$22) | C$9 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,500 kr (C$43) | C$22 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 194% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,495 kr (C$214) | C$59 | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,732 kr (C$107) | C$40 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,799 kr (C$266) | C$93 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,711 kr (C$314) | C$92 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,400,000 kr (C$41,559) | C$22,749 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 197 kr (C$2.40) | C$1.27 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,900 kr (C$133) | C$65 | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,265 kr (C$40) | C$31 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,474 kr (C$18) | C$8 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,130 kr (C$26) | C$20 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,518 kr (C$67) | C$96 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 697 kr (C$9) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 627 kr (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 984 kr (C$12) | C$2.83 | + 325% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 474 kr (C$5.79) | C$3.09 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 402 kr (C$4.91) | C$2.46 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,445 kr (C$67) | C$19 | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,784 kr (C$83) | C$46 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,700 kr (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,411 kr (C$127) | C$101 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,000 kr (C$147) | C$85 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,429 kr (C$30) | C$8 | + 250% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 518 kr (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 kr (C$12) | C$5.67 | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 78,246 kr (C$956) | C$549 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,774 kr (C$95) | C$35 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 kr (C$15) | C$11 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 865 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,308
(679,671 kr)
in Reykjavik
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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