- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- United Kingdom
- Reykjavik
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reykjavik, Iceland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 76% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 kr (£15) | £15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 kr (£11) | £5.50 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,186 kr (£9) | £3.36 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 kr (£1.23) | £0.80 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 597 kr (£4.55) | £2.15 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 378 kr (£2.88) | £1.42 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 706 kr (£5.38) | £4.91 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 kr (£2.36) | £1.69 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 274 kr (£2.09) | £0.84 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 351 kr (£2.68) | £1.64 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 kr (£19) | £7 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 289 kr (£2.20) | £1.80 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 358 kr (£2.73) | £0.86 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 55% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 259,298 kr (£1,977) | £1,307 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 204,500 kr (£1,559) | £1,091 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,869 kr (£98) | £186 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 165,381 kr (£1,261) | £686 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 127,803 kr (£975) | £568 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,434 kr (£49) | £154 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,603 kr (£58) | £22 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 114,451 kr (£873) | £351 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,102 kr (£146) | £80 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,704 kr (£13) | £8 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,906 kr (£22) | £11 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 127% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,495 kr (£133) | £67 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,732 kr (£67) | £32 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,799 kr (£166) | £60 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,711 kr (£196) | £64 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,400,000 kr (£25,928) | £17,989 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 197 kr (£1.50) | £1.14 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,900 kr (£83) | £60 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,263 kr (£25) | £18 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 59% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,474 kr (£11) | £3.17 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,108 kr (£16) | £5.88 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,571 kr (£35) | £73 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 699 kr (£5.33) | £2.55 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 kr (£4.76) | £1.49 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 941 kr (£7) | £3.50 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 477 kr (£3.63) | £1.63 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 415 kr (£3.16) | £1.96 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,819 kr (£37) | £14 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 62% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,647 kr (£43) | £36 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,700 kr (£21) | £18 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,833 kr (£67) | £67 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,000 kr (£92) | £56 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,985 kr (£15) | £7 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 518 kr (£3.95) | £2.76 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 kr (£8) | £3.65 | + 109% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 42,792 kr (£326) | £122 | + 167% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (£0.15) | £0.04 | + 276% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,774 kr (£59) | £37 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 kr (£10) | £9 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 737 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 58% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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(872,236 kr)
in Reykjavik
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,200
in Aberdeen.
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