Cost of living in Iceland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iceland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,674 kr (Taka 1,797) | Taka 281 | + 539% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,787 kr (Taka 1,202) | Taka 397 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 kr (Taka 646) | Taka 233 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 190 kr (Taka 127) | Taka 86 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 100 kr (Taka 67) | Taka 110 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 572 kr (Taka 384) | Taka 57 | + 569% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 852 kr (Taka 573) | Taka 371 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 317 kr (Taka 213) | Taka 185 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 331 kr (Taka 222) | Taka 26 | + 744% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459 kr (Taka 309) | Taka 489 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,821 kr (Taka 1,896) | Taka 1,518 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 336 kr (Taka 226) | Taka 109 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 504 kr (Taka 339) | Taka 46 | + 637% | |
| Housing | + 494% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 494% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iceland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 301,800 kr (Taka 202,882) | Taka 35,010 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 267,065 kr (Taka 179,531) | Taka 20,341 | + 783% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 33,887 kr (Taka 22,780) | Taka 3,984 | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,251 kr (Taka 137,978) | Taka 26,136 | + 428% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 170,620 kr (Taka 114,697) | Taka 16,632 | + 590% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,721 kr (Taka 14,602) | Taka 2,826 | + 417% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,153 kr (Taka 6,153) | Taka 913 | + 574% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,874 kr (Taka 81,928) | Taka 37,121 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 42,834 kr (Taka 28,795) | Taka 14,580 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,253 kr (Taka 1,515) | Taka 413 | + 266% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,355 kr (Taka 2,928) | Taka 226 | + 1196% | |
| Clothes | + 258% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 258% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iceland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,512 kr (Taka 11,100) | Taka 1,323 | + 739% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,331 kr (Taka 4,928) | Taka 1,678 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,754 kr (Taka 12,607) | Taka 4,600 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,104 kr (Taka 16,876) | Taka 5,408 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iceland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,899,760 kr (Taka 2,621,568) | Taka 2,457,360 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 231 kr (Taka 155) | Taka 86 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,639 kr (Taka 8,496) | Taka 1,146 | + 642% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iceland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 kr (Taka 807) | Taka 296 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,068 kr (Taka 1,391) | Taka 1,395 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,697 kr (Taka 5,174) | Taka 1,191 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 620 kr (Taka 417) | Taka 498 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,188 kr (Taka 798) | Taka 208 | + 283% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 677 kr (Taka 455) | Taka 451 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 520 kr (Taka 349) | Taka 177 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 650 kr (Taka 437) | Taka 206 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,217 kr (Taka 3,507) | Taka 307 | + 1044% | |
| Entertainment | + 210% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 210% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iceland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,778 kr (Taka 7,917) | Taka 1,410 | + 462% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,223 kr (Taka 2,167) | Taka 801 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,600 kr (Taka 13,848) | Taka 1,939 | + 614% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,645 kr (Taka 9,845) | Taka 2,520 | + 291% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,690 kr (Taka 1,808) | Taka 1,328 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 599 kr (Taka 403) | Taka 393 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,191 kr (Taka 801) | Taka 649 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 120,000 kr (Taka 80,669) | Taka 35,756 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 kr (Taka 14) | Taka 2.19 | + 561% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,357 kr (Taka 4,945) | Taka 1,057 | + 368% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,057 kr (Taka 1,383) | Taka 259 | + 434% | |
| TOTAL | + 229% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 804 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 229% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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