Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 53% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
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| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 41% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 2,674 kr (€18) | €16 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,787 kr (€12) | €8 | 40% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 961 kr (€6) | €6 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 190 kr (€1.25) | €0.98 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 788 kr (€5.20) | €3.01 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 572 kr (€3.77) | €2.11 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 852 kr (€5.62) | €4.70 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 317 kr (€2.09) | €2.55 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 331 kr (€2.18) | €1.60 | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 454 kr (€3.00) | €2.31 | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 2,949 kr (€19) | €7 | 173% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 320 kr (€2.11) | €2.05 | 3% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 504 kr (€3.32) | €1.06 | 214% |
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 65% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 301,800 kr (€1,989) | €1,257 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 267,065 kr (€1,760) | €915 | 92% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 18,704 kr (€123) | €131 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 202,644 kr (€1,336) | €779 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 170,620 kr (€1,125) | €579 | 94% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 13,134 kr (€87) | €145 | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 9,153 kr (€60) | €28 | 117% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 97,992 kr (€646) | €357 | 81% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 24,102 kr (€159) | €107 | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 1,913 kr (€13) | €10 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 4,144 kr (€27) | €13 | 110% |
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 42% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 15,871 kr (€105) | €86 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 7,315 kr (€48) | €31 | 55% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 18,995 kr (€125) | €85 | 47% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 25,454 kr (€168) | €115 | 46% |
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 72% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 4,091,750 kr (€26,971) | €25,406 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 228 kr (€1.50) | €1.37 | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 13,260 kr (€87) | €32 | 170% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 3,398 kr (€22) | €17 | 34% |
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 47% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,366 kr (€9) | €5.75 | 56% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 1,999 kr (€13) | €7 | 82% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 6,835 kr (€45) | €24 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 661 kr (€4.36) | €4.71 | 8% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 604 kr (€3.98) | €4.25 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 676 kr (€4.46) | €3.63 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 485 kr (€3.19) | €1.71 | 87% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 414 kr (€2.73) | €1.99 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 5,671 kr (€37) | €18 | 103% |
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 25% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 7,096 kr (€47) | €38 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 3,236 kr (€21) | €18 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 12,001 kr (€79) | €87 | 9% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 14,645 kr (€97) | €53 | 82% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 2,560 kr (€17) | €9 | 84% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 599 kr (€3.95) | €2.65 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 1,095 kr (€7) | €5.93 | 22% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 85,553 kr (€564) | €407 | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 21 kr (€0.14) | €0.15 | 12% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 7,357 kr (€48) | €52 | 7% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,474 kr (€10) | €8 | 27% |
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For example, you would need at least €6,255 (948,952 kr) in Reykjavik to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,100 in Bordeaux.