Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 124% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 57% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,734 kr (€25) | €10 | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,912 kr (€20) | €7 | + 189% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,336 kr (€9) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 230 kr (€1.54) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 969 kr (€7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 671 kr (€4.51) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 kr (€9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 357 kr (€2.40) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 429 kr (€2.88) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 570 kr (€3.83) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,780 kr (€25) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 348 kr (€2.34) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 469 kr (€3.15) | - | - | |
Housing | + 232% | |||
Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 232% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 331,145 kr (€2,224) | €560 | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 275,733 kr (€1,852) | €433 | + 328% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,688 kr (€320) | €88 | + 265% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 235,307 kr (€1,580) | €513 | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 167,660 kr (€1,126) | €356 | + 216% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38,801 kr (€261) | €68 | + 284% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,785 kr (€79) | €34 | + 131% | |
40” flat screen tv | 102,930 kr (€691) | €394 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,871 kr (€194) | €89 | + 117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,604 kr (€17) | €4.94 | + 254% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,948 kr (€40) | €9 | + 336% | |
Clothes | + 143% | |||
Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 143% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,374 kr (€130) | €66 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,510 kr (€84) | €32 | + 165% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,016 kr (€175) | €76 | + 129% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,818 kr (€227) | €71 | + 219% | |
Transportation | + 100% | |||
Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 100% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,926,530 kr (€39,806) | €22,440 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 319 kr (€2.14) | €1.34 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,385 kr (€76) | €31 | + 144% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,905 kr (€67) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 56% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,380 kr (€9) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,917 kr (€13) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,410 kr (€77) | €75 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 697 kr (€4.68) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 690 kr (€4.63) | €2.10 | + 121% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 723 kr (€4.86) | €2.16 | + 125% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 640 kr (€4.30) | €1.72 | + 150% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 448 kr (€3.01) | €1.55 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,515 kr (€44) | €14 | + 210% | |
Entertainment | + 148% | |||
Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 148% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,481 kr (€70) | €24 | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,967 kr (€27) | €14 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,457 kr (€97) | €70 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,876 kr (€154) | €36 | + 323% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,976 kr (€20) | €8 | + 159% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 700 kr (€4.70) | €2.14 | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,332 kr (€9) | €3.77 | + 138% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 106,630 kr (€716) | €512 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 57 kr (€0.38) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 26,467 kr (€178) | €40 | + 345% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,796 kr (€12) | €4.90 | + 146% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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