Cost of living in Reykjavik, Iceland vs Windsor, Canada
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| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 77% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,127 kr (C$31) | C$16 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,806 kr (C$18) | C$10 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,180 kr (C$12) | C$5.78 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 kr (C$1.70) | C$2.28 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788 kr (C$8) | C$2.71 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 578 kr (C$5.69) | C$3.49 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,023 kr (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 447 kr (C$4.40) | C$3.70 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 375 kr (C$3.69) | C$2.51 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 399 kr (C$3.93) | C$2.90 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,367 kr (C$33) | C$17 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 321 kr (C$3.16) | C$2.12 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 327 kr (C$3.22) | C$1.70 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 80% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 261,838 kr (C$2,578) | C$1,188 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,894 kr (C$2,293) | C$935 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,704 kr (C$184) | C$193 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 191,469 kr (C$1,885) | C$1,045 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,726 kr (C$1,533) | C$662 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,134 kr (C$129) | C$175 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,440 kr (C$73) | C$47 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 101,511 kr (C$999) | C$368 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,102 kr (C$237) | C$122 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,913 kr (C$19) | C$9 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,327 kr (C$43) | C$22 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 104% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,416 kr (C$171) | C$51 | + 238% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,404 kr (C$83) | C$52 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,041 kr (C$207) | C$99 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,448 kr (C$270) | C$120 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 52% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,711,350 kr (C$36,539) | C$26,424 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 231 kr (C$2.27) | C$1.20 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,980 kr (C$128) | C$83 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,332 kr (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,366 kr (C$13) | C$11 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,029 kr (C$20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,604 kr (C$55) | C$178 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 661 kr (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 604 kr (C$5.95) | C$3.97 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 667 kr (C$7) | C$4.83 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 480 kr (C$4.73) | C$3.16 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 414 kr (C$4.07) | C$2.14 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,775 kr (C$57) | C$19 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 42% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,167 kr (C$71) | C$52 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,144 kr (C$31) | C$23 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,001 kr (C$118) | C$146 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,714 kr (C$115) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,559 kr (C$25) | C$8 | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 687 kr (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,111 kr (C$11) | C$5.46 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 85,553 kr (C$842) | C$496 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (C$0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,187 kr (C$81) | C$42 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,463 kr (C$14) | C$12 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 195 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 62% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,139 (623,592 kr) in Reykjavik to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$3,800 in Windsor.
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