Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 94% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 89% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,912 kr ($U2,062) | $U730 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,937 kr ($U876) | $U521 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,505 kr ($U449) | $U212 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 248 kr ($U74) | $U50 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 948 kr ($U283) | $U210 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 736 kr ($U220) | $U164 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,579 kr ($U471) | $U332 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 531 kr ($U159) | $U120 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 450 kr ($U134) | $U73 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 576 kr ($U172) | $U94 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,730 kr ($U1,411) | $U412 | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 371 kr ($U111) | $U158 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 454 kr ($U135) | $U88 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 156% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 365,754 kr ($U109,120) | $U49,477 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 291,816 kr ($U87,061) | $U29,244 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,688 kr ($U14,227) | $U7,025 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 309,294 kr ($U92,276) | $U35,055 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 208,468 kr ($U62,195) | $U22,212 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,176 kr ($U9,898) | $U4,400 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,661 kr ($U3,181) | $U1,335 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 128,560 kr ($U38,355) | $U16,671 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,871 kr ($U8,613) | $U6,138 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,826 kr ($U843) | $U295 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,364 kr ($U1,899) | $U343 | + 454% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 57% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,089 kr ($U4,203) | $U3,977 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,510 kr ($U3,732) | $U1,961 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,016 kr ($U7,762) | $U5,186 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,256 kr ($U8,430) | $U4,821 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 86% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,926,530 kr ($U1,768,143) | $U1,114,240 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 302 kr ($U90) | $U76 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,980 kr ($U4,469) | $U2,621 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,081 kr ($U3,604) | $U499 | + 622% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 28% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,305 kr ($U389) | $U282 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,917 kr ($U572) | $U597 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,410 kr ($U3,404) | $U2,647 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 697 kr ($U208) | $U227 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 690 kr ($U206) | $U174 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 723 kr ($U216) | $U306 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 640 kr ($U191) | $U133 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 448 kr ($U134) | $U139 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,905 kr ($U2,358) | $U622 | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 76% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Reykjavik | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,481 kr ($U3,127) | $U1,690 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,967 kr ($U1,184) | $U725 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,457 kr ($U4,313) | $U1,149 | + 276% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,876 kr ($U6,825) | $U2,929 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,576 kr ($U1,067) | $U449 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 814 kr ($U243) | $U233 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,441 kr ($U430) | $U197 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 164,715 kr ($U49,142) | $U49,751 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 57 kr ($U17) | $U11 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,726 kr ($U6,780) | $U2,887 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,804 kr ($U538) | $U210 | + 156% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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