- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- Canada
- Reykjavik
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reykjavik, Iceland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 78% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 kr (C$23) | C$14 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 kr (C$18) | C$8 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,186 kr (C$14) | C$5.67 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 kr (C$1.90) | C$2.40 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 597 kr (C$7) | C$4.13 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 378 kr (C$4.43) | C$2.54 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 706 kr (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 kr (C$3.63) | C$3.55 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 274 kr (C$3.21) | C$3.02 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 351 kr (C$4.12) | C$2.26 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 kr (C$29) | C$15 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 276 kr (C$3.24) | C$2.18 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 358 kr (C$4.20) | C$1.87 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 117% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 259,298 kr (C$3,041) | C$1,186 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 204,500 kr (C$2,398) | C$982 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,869 kr (C$151) | C$104 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 165,381 kr (C$1,940) | C$919 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 127,803 kr (C$1,499) | C$695 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,434 kr (C$75) | C$64 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,603 kr (C$89) | C$39 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 89,688 kr (C$1,052) | C$393 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,778 kr (C$220) | C$111 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,831 kr (C$21) | C$10 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,261 kr (C$38) | C$25 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 183% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,495 kr (C$205) | C$61 | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,732 kr (C$102) | C$41 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,799 kr (C$256) | C$95 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,711 kr (C$302) | C$87 | + 249% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 116% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,400,000 kr (C$39,875) | C$23,851 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 197 kr (C$2.30) | C$1.19 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,900 kr (C$128) | C$47 | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,265 kr (C$38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,474 kr (C$17) | C$7 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,130 kr (C$25) | C$20 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,456 kr (C$52) | C$85 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 716 kr (C$8) | C$6 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 679 kr (C$8) | C$2.88 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 941 kr (C$11) | C$3.82 | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 481 kr (C$5.64) | C$3.16 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 399 kr (C$4.68) | C$2.53 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,031 kr (C$59) | C$19 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 kr (C$70) | C$45 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,700 kr (C$32) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,997 kr (C$106) | C$84 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,000 kr (C$141) | C$89 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,191 kr (C$26) | C$9 | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 518 kr (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 kr (C$12) | C$5.43 | + 116% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 44,996 kr (C$528) | C$141 | + 274% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,774 kr (C$91) | C$34 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 kr (C$15) | C$10 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 698 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,384
(544,370 kr)
in Reykjavik
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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