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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 37% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,730 kr ($22) | $15 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,919 kr ($15) | $8 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,250 kr ($10) | $4.99 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 157 kr ($1.25) | $0.95 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 773 kr ($6) | $4.27 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 547 kr ($4.38) | $3.26 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,131 kr ($9) | $6 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 448 kr ($3.59) | $3.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 374 kr ($2.99) | $1.60 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 404 kr ($3.24) | $3.45 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,947 kr ($24) | $15 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 302 kr ($2.42) | $2.08 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 305 kr ($2.44) | $2.59 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 14% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 282,457 kr ($2,260) | $2,884 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 246,338 kr ($1,971) | $2,237 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,186 kr ($138) | $180 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 187,200 kr ($1,498) | $2,216 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 165,335 kr ($1,323) | $1,580 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,102 kr ($89) | $111 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,468 kr ($52) | $44 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 86,615 kr ($693) | $367 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,343 kr ($179) | $134 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,911 kr ($15) | $9 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,885 kr ($31) | $24 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 68% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,589 kr ($133) | $45 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,132 kr ($65) | $47 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,647 kr ($165) | $95 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,525 kr ($212) | $121 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 19% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,672,550 kr ($29,390) | $22,638 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 225 kr ($1.80) | $1.00 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,880 kr ($95) | $93 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,329 kr ($27) | $14 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 14% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,353 kr ($11) | $8 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,851 kr ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,045 kr ($40) | $128 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 678 kr ($5.42) | $7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 598 kr ($4.78) | $3.57 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,089 kr ($9) | $4.90 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 440 kr ($3.52) | $4.05 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 398 kr ($3.19) | $1.87 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,753 kr ($46) | $26 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 9% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,265 kr ($50) | $49 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,061 kr ($24) | $29 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,427 kr ($91) | $212 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,482 kr ($92) | $81 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,451 kr ($20) | $13 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 677 kr ($5.42) | $4.86 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,141 kr ($9) | $7 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 84,141 kr ($673) | $548 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr ($0.16) | $0.18 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,633 kr ($69) | $53 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,429 kr ($11) | $8 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2019.
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