Cost of living in Reykjavik, Iceland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,732 kr (C$29) | C$19 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,895 kr (C$20) | C$10 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,250 kr (C$13) | C$5.84 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 154 kr (C$1.61) | C$1.85 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 773 kr (C$8) | C$4.50 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 547 kr (C$5.71) | C$3.04 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,131 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 448 kr (C$4.68) | C$4.24 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 374 kr (C$3.91) | C$3.76 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 394 kr (C$4.11) | C$3.41 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,109 kr (C$32) | C$18 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 314 kr (C$3.28) | C$2.48 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 305 kr (C$3.19) | C$1.93 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 260,744 kr (C$2,721) | C$2,136 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 243,118 kr (C$2,537) | C$1,241 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,186 kr (C$179) | C$133 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 190,908 kr (C$1,993) | C$1,120 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 164,431 kr (C$1,716) | C$806 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,102 kr (C$116) | C$66 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,468 kr (C$68) | C$50 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 86,615 kr (C$904) | C$322 | + 181% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,343 kr (C$233) | C$96 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,911 kr (C$20) | C$10 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,885 kr (C$41) | C$25 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 138% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,589 kr (C$173) | C$61 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,132 kr (C$85) | C$38 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,647 kr (C$215) | C$96 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,525 kr (C$277) | C$112 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,672,550 kr (C$38,331) | C$22,935 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 kr (C$2.40) | C$1.39 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,731 kr (C$133) | C$67 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,329 kr (C$35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,353 kr (C$14) | C$8 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,851 kr (C$19) | C$22 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,686 kr (C$59) | C$77 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 678 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 598 kr (C$6) | C$3.78 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,089 kr (C$11) | C$4.28 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 440 kr (C$4.59) | C$3.11 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 398 kr (C$4.16) | C$2.46 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,753 kr (C$60) | C$20 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,265 kr (C$65) | C$50 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,061 kr (C$32) | C$27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,427 kr (C$119) | C$117 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,482 kr (C$120) | C$94 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,451 kr (C$26) | C$9 | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 677 kr (C$7) | C$5.25 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,141 kr (C$12) | C$6 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 84,141 kr (C$878) | C$647 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,633 kr (C$90) | C$36 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,429 kr (C$15) | C$11 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 281 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$9,129 (874,625 kr) in Reykjavik to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Abbotsford.
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