Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 46% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States)
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 60% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
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Reykjavik | Long Beach, California | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,734 kr ($27) | $21 | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,912 kr ($21) | $10 | + 114% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,336 kr ($10) | $4.87 | + 99% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 230 kr ($1.67) | $0.95 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | 969 kr ($7) | $3.28 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 671 kr ($4.87) | $3.95 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 kr ($9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 357 kr ($2.59) | $3.67 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 429 kr ($3.12) | $1.58 | + 98% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 570 kr ($4.14) | $3.14 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,780 kr ($27) | $13 | + 104% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 348 kr ($2.53) | $1.77 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 469 kr ($3.41) | $1.61 | + 112% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 12% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 340,653 kr ($2,473) | $2,904 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 286,067 kr ($2,077) | $2,064 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,688 kr ($346) | $168 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 235,307 kr ($1,708) | $2,022 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 167,660 kr ($1,217) | $1,416 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38,801 kr ($282) | $95 | + 197% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,785 kr ($86) | $52 | + 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 102,930 kr ($747) | $283 | + 164% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,871 kr ($210) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,604 kr ($19) | $13 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,948 kr ($43) | $22 | + 100% | |
Clothes | + 127% | |||
Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 127% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,374 kr ($141) | $42 | + 234% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,510 kr ($91) | $46 | + 97% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,016 kr ($189) | $94 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,818 kr ($246) | $101 | + 143% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 46% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,926,530 kr ($43,027) | $21,556 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 319 kr ($2.31) | $1.02 | + 126% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,385 kr ($83) | $80 | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,857 kr ($72) | $19 | + 272% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 34% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,380 kr ($10) | $7 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,917 kr ($14) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,410 kr ($83) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 697 kr ($5.06) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 690 kr ($5.01) | $3.09 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 723 kr ($5.25) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 640 kr ($4.64) | $4.15 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 448 kr ($3.25) | $1.63 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,515 kr ($47) | $20 | + 137% | |
Entertainment | + 108% | |||
Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 108% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,481 kr ($76) | $49 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,967 kr ($29) | $26 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,457 kr ($105) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,876 kr ($166) | $86 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,976 kr ($22) | $14 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 700 kr ($5.08) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,332 kr ($10) | $5.59 | + 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 106,630 kr ($774) | $432 | + 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 57 kr ($0.41) | $0.10 | + 313% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 26,467 kr ($192) | $41 | + 364% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,796 kr ($13) | $9 | + 45% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 221 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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