Cost of living in Reykjavik, Iceland vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 460% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 460% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,127 kr (ARS $2,105) | ARS $367 | + 474% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,806 kr (ARS $1,215) | ARS $301 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,180 kr (ARS $794) | ARS $88 | + 807% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 kr (ARS $116) | ARS $60 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 kr (ARS $531) | ARS $78 | + 579% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 578 kr (ARS $389) | ARS $55 | + 603% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,023 kr (ARS $688) | ARS $129 | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 447 kr (ARS $301) | ARS $44 | + 579% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 375 kr (ARS $252) | ARS $27 | + 825% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 399 kr (ARS $269) | ARS $58 | + 364% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,367 kr (ARS $2,266) | ARS $201 | + 1025% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 321 kr (ARS $216) | ARS $92 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 327 kr (ARS $220) | ARS $32 | + 590% | |
| Housing | + 612% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 612% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 261,838 kr (ARS $176,244) | ARS $20,002 | + 781% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,894 kr (ARS $156,761) | ARS $11,466 | + 1267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,704 kr (ARS $12,589) | ARS $3,242 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 191,469 kr (ARS $128,878) | ARS $11,715 | + 1000% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,726 kr (ARS $104,819) | ARS $10,117 | + 936% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,134 kr (ARS $8,841) | ARS $2,131 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,440 kr (ARS $5,008) | ARS $1,505 | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 101,511 kr (ARS $68,327) | ARS $23,718 | + 188% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,102 kr (ARS $16,223) | ARS $4,797 | + 238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,913 kr (ARS $1,288) | ARS $226 | + 471% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,327 kr (ARS $2,912) | ARS $164 | + 1677% | |
| Clothes | + 359% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 359% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,416 kr (ARS $11,722) | ARS $1,556 | + 654% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,404 kr (ARS $5,657) | ARS $1,430 | + 296% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,041 kr (ARS $14,163) | ARS $4,439 | + 219% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,448 kr (ARS $18,475) | ARS $3,546 | + 421% | |
| Transportation | + 327% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 327% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,711,350 kr (ARS $2,498,117) | ARS $558,062 | + 348% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 231 kr (ARS $155) | ARS $44 | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,980 kr (ARS $8,737) | ARS $1,866 | + 368% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,332 kr (ARS $2,243) | ARS $756 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 364% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 364% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,366 kr (ARS $919) | ARS $128 | + 619% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,029 kr (ARS $1,366) | ARS $150 | + 813% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,604 kr (ARS $3,772) | ARS $769 | + 391% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 661 kr (ARS $445) | ARS $66 | + 578% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 604 kr (ARS $407) | ARS $108 | + 275% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 667 kr (ARS $449) | ARS $201 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 480 kr (ARS $323) | ARS $83 | + 288% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 414 kr (ARS $278) | ARS $122 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,775 kr (ARS $3,887) | ARS $302 | + 1186% | |
| Entertainment | + 234% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 234% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,167 kr (ARS $4,824) | ARS $731 | + 560% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,144 kr (ARS $2,116) | ARS $521 | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,001 kr (ARS $8,078) | ARS $956 | + 745% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,714 kr (ARS $7,885) | ARS $1,359 | + 480% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,559 kr (ARS $1,723) | ARS $313 | + 451% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 687 kr (ARS $463) | ARS $152 | + 205% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,111 kr (ARS $748) | ARS $91 | + 723% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 85,553 kr (ARS $57,586) | ARS $58,928 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (ARS $14) | ARS $2.16 | + 528% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,187 kr (ARS $5,511) | ARS $1,567 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,463 kr (ARS $985) | ARS $248 | + 298% | |
| TOTAL | + 398% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 360 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 398% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $289,019 (429,384 kr) in Reykjavik to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $58,000 in San Juan.
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