Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,825 kr (C$28) | C$20 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,053 kr (C$20) | C$10 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,018 kr (C$10) | C$5.78 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 kr (C$1.83) | C$1.98 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 763 kr (C$8) | C$4.18 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 643 kr (C$6) | C$3.17 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 999 kr (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 352 kr (C$3.46) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 390 kr (C$3.84) | C$3.76 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 463 kr (C$4.56) | C$3.41 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,821 kr (C$28) | C$19 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 321 kr (C$3.16) | C$2.48 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 431 kr (C$4.24) | C$1.93 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 282,454 kr (C$2,781) | C$2,136 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 240,229 kr (C$2,366) | C$1,233 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,819 kr (C$195) | C$124 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,184 kr (C$1,843) | C$1,120 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 160,211 kr (C$1,578) | C$805 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,865 kr (C$205) | C$66 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,942 kr (C$78) | C$54 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 91,767 kr (C$904) | C$311 | + 190% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,771 kr (C$264) | C$97 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 kr (C$21) | C$10 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,144 kr (C$41) | C$25 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 122% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,475 kr (C$162) | C$60 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,266 kr (C$81) | C$39 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,487 kr (C$202) | C$98 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,371 kr (C$260) | C$117 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,937,100 kr (C$38,769) | C$22,942 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 247 kr (C$2.44) | C$1.40 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,696 kr (C$125) | C$67 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,909 kr (C$38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,391 kr (C$14) | C$8 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,999 kr (C$20) | C$22 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,314 kr (C$62) | C$77 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 695 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 621 kr (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 742 kr (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 528 kr (C$5.20) | C$3.16 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 392 kr (C$3.86) | C$2.46 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,072 kr (C$60) | C$20 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,554 kr (C$65) | C$51 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,278 kr (C$32) | C$27 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,687 kr (C$115) | C$135 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,878 kr (C$147) | C$96 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,535 kr (C$25) | C$10 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 616 kr (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,191 kr (C$12) | C$7 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 85,437 kr (C$841) | C$647 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 kr (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,344 kr (C$72) | C$37 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,513 kr (C$15) | C$11 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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