Cost of living in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 61% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 75% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 | 73% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 1,180 kr (C$12) | C$5.99 | 94% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 172 kr (C$1.69) | C$2.17 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 788 kr (C$8) | C$2.71 | 186% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 578 kr (C$5.68) | C$3.34 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 1,023 kr (C$10) | C$9 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 447 kr (C$4.39) | C$3.86 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 375 kr (C$3.68) | C$2.67 | 38% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 399 kr (C$3.93) | C$2.96 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 3,367 kr (C$33) | C$17 | 93% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 321 kr (C$3.16) | C$2.14 | 48% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 327 kr (C$3.21) | C$1.78 | 80% |
| Housing in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 79% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 261,838 kr (C$2,573) | C$1,188 | 117% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 232,894 kr (C$2,288) | 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$1,881) | C$1,045 | 80% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 155,726 kr (C$1,530) | 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$997) | C$368 | 171% |
| 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 in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 103% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 | 109% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 27,448 kr (C$270) | C$120 | 125% |
| Transportation in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 52% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 3,711,350 kr (C$36,469) | C$26,266 | 39% |
| 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 | 54% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 3,332 kr (C$33) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Reykjavik (Iceland) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,366 kr (C$13) | C$11 | 26% |
| 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$6) | C$8 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 604 kr (C$5.94) | 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$4.72) | C$3.16 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 414 kr (C$4.07) | C$2.14 | 90% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 5,775 kr (C$57) | C$19 | 196% |
| Entertainment in Reykjavik (Iceland) is 41% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 7,167 kr (C$70) | 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 | 209% |
| 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$841) | C$496 | 69% |
| 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$80) | C$42 | 90% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,463 kr (C$14) | C$12 | 17% |
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For example, you would need at least C$5,785 (588,724 kr) in Reykjavik to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$3,600 in Windsor.