Cost of living in Reykjavik, Iceland vs Jaipur, India
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Food | + 296% | |||
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Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 296% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,732 kr (₨1,595) | ₨436 | + 265% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,895 kr (₨1,106) | ₨232 | + 378% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,250 kr (₨730) | ₨174 | + 319% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 154 kr (₨90) | ₨49 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | 773 kr (₨451) | ₨66 | + 587% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 547 kr (₨319) | ₨35 | + 806% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,131 kr (₨660) | ₨157 | + 321% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 448 kr (₨262) | ₨102 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 374 kr (₨218) | ₨19 | + 1025% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 394 kr (₨230) | ₨105 | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,109 kr (₨1,814) | ₨741 | + 145% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 314 kr (₨183) | ₨93 | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 305 kr (₨178) | ₨28 | + 534% | |
Housing | + 404% | |||
Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 404% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 279,377 kr (₨163,067) | ₨24,410 | + 568% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 243,118 kr (₨141,903) | ₨15,761 | + 800% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,186 kr (₨10,031) | ₨2,611 | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 190,908 kr (₨111,429) | ₨21,285 | + 424% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 164,431 kr (₨95,975) | ₨10,866 | + 783% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,102 kr (₨6,480) | ₨1,695 | + 282% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,468 kr (₨3,775) | ₨975 | + 287% | |
40” flat screen TV | 86,615 kr (₨50,555) | ₨30,416 | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,343 kr (₨13,041) | ₨9,683 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,911 kr (₨1,115) | ₨352 | + 217% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,885 kr (₨2,268) | ₨638 | + 256% | |
Clothes | + 127% | |||
Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 127% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,589 kr (₨9,683) | ₨2,278 | + 325% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,132 kr (₨4,746) | ₨3,069 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,647 kr (₨12,051) | ₨3,222 | + 274% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,525 kr (₨15,482) | ₨2,669 | + 480% | |
Transportation | + 367% | |||
Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 367% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,672,550 kr (₨2,143,596) | ₨808,758 | + 165% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 kr (₨134) | ₨76 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,731 kr (₨7,431) | ₨754 | + 886% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,329 kr (₨1,943) | ₨179 | + 984% | |
Personal Care | + 232% | |||
Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 232% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,353 kr (₨790) | ₨163 | + 384% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,851 kr (₨1,081) | ₨264 | + 309% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,686 kr (₨3,319) | ₨500 | + 564% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 678 kr (₨396) | ₨399 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 598 kr (₨349) | ₨174 | + 100% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,089 kr (₨636) | ₨209 | + 205% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 440 kr (₨257) | ₨89 | + 189% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 398 kr (₨232) | ₨83 | + 179% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,753 kr (₨3,358) | ₨228 | + 1375% | |
Entertainment | + 156% | |||
Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 156% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,265 kr (₨3,657) | ₨1,064 | + 244% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,061 kr (₨1,787) | ₨490 | + 265% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,427 kr (₨6,670) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,482 kr (₨6,702) | ₨1,692 | + 296% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,451 kr (₨1,430) | ₨912 | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 677 kr (₨395) | ₨169 | + 133% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,141 kr (₨666) | ₨173 | + 284% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 84,141 kr (₨49,111) | ₨33,181 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (₨12) | ₨5.29 | + 118% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,633 kr (₨5,039) | ₨2,007 | + 151% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,429 kr (₨834) | ₨202 | + 312% | |
TOTAL | + 289% |

These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 289% more expensive than in Jaipur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨283,916 (486,424 kr) in Reykjavik to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨73,000 in Jaipur.
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