- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- United Kingdom
- Reykjavik
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reykjavik, Iceland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 68% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 kr (£14) | £15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 kr (£11) | £5.50 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,186 kr (£9) | £3.36 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 kr (£1.17) | £0.80 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 597 kr (£4.32) | £2.15 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 378 kr (£2.74) | £1.42 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 706 kr (£5.11) | £4.91 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 kr (£2.24) | £1.69 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 274 kr (£1.98) | £0.81 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 351 kr (£2.54) | £1.64 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 kr (£18) | £7 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 276 kr (£2.00) | £1.80 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 358 kr (£2.59) | £0.71 | + 264% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 48% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 259,298 kr (£1,877) | £1,307 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 204,500 kr (£1,480) | £1,091 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,869 kr (£93) | £186 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 165,381 kr (£1,197) | £686 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 127,803 kr (£925) | £568 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,434 kr (£47) | £154 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,603 kr (£55) | £22 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 89,688 kr (£649) | £351 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,778 kr (£136) | £80 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,831 kr (£13) | £8 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,261 kr (£24) | £12 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 114% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,495 kr (£127) | £67 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,732 kr (£63) | £32 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,799 kr (£158) | £60 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,711 kr (£186) | £64 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,400,000 kr (£24,608) | £17,989 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 197 kr (£1.42) | £1.14 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,900 kr (£79) | £60 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,265 kr (£24) | £18 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,474 kr (£11) | £3.17 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,130 kr (£15) | £5.88 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,456 kr (£32) | £73 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 716 kr (£5.18) | £2.55 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 679 kr (£4.91) | £1.49 | + 230% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 941 kr (£7) | £3.31 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 481 kr (£3.48) | £1.53 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 399 kr (£2.89) | £1.81 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,031 kr (£36) | £15 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 60% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 kr (£43) | £35 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,700 kr (£20) | £18 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,997 kr (£65) | £67 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,000 kr (£87) | £56 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,191 kr (£16) | £7 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 518 kr (£3.75) | £2.76 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 kr (£7) | £3.68 | + 97% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 44,996 kr (£326) | £122 | + 166% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (£0.14) | £0.04 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,774 kr (£56) | £37 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 kr (£9) | £9 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 932 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.00724
GBP
/
ISK
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(796,073 kr)
in Reykjavik
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