- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Reykjavik, Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 39% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (1,369 kr) | 2,000 kr | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.98 (818 kr) | 1,500 kr | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (539 kr) | 1,186 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.00 (137 kr) | 162 kr | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (328 kr) | 597 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (263 kr) | 378 kr | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (485 kr) | 706 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (264 kr) | 309 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (400 kr) | 274 kr | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (234 kr) | 351 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (958 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.88 (257 kr) | 297 kr | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (142 kr) | 358 kr | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,093 (423,406 kr) | 259,298 kr | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,802 (246,649 kr) | 204,500 kr | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (20,479 kr) | 12,869 kr | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,539 (210,642 kr) | 165,381 kr | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,024 (140,145 kr) | 127,803 kr | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £75 (10,239 kr) | 6,434 kr | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (2,862 kr) | 7,603 kr | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £347 (47,561 kr) | 95,394 kr | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (13,563 kr) | 20,005 kr | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (898 kr) | 1,971 kr | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (1,694 kr) | 3,533 kr | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 53% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (8,274 kr) | 17,495 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (4,428 kr) | 8,732 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (9,102 kr) | 21,799 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (10,027 kr) | 25,711 kr | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,250 (2,361,040 kr) | 3,400,000 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (179 kr) | 197 kr | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £130 (17,793 kr) | 10,900 kr | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (2,250 kr) | 3,313 kr | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.64 (498 kr) | 1,372 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (1,077 kr) | 1,972 kr | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £66 (9,086 kr) | 4,094 kr | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.54 (485 kr) | 697 kr | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.77 (242 kr) | 645 kr | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.72 (510 kr) | 1,067 kr | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (250 kr) | 503 kr | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.74 (238 kr) | 388 kr | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (2,238 kr) | 5,446 kr | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (4,857 kr) | 6,974 kr | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (3,285 kr) | 2,700 kr | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £163 (22,364 kr) | 12,458 kr | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (6,844 kr) | 12,000 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (1,613 kr) | 2,511 kr | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (345 kr) | 518 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.80 (520 kr) | 1,000 kr | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £415 (56,855 kr) | 87,301 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (16 kr) | 20 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (6,937 kr) | 7,774 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (1,163 kr) | 1,250 kr | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
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