Cost of living in Iceland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 359% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 359% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,596 kr (R$ 330) | R$ 37 | + 790% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,977 kr (R$ 129) | R$ 35 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,608 kr (R$ 70) | R$ 11 | + 512% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 253 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 5.37 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 kr (R$ 45) | R$ 13 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 774 kr (R$ 34) | R$ 8 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,658 kr (R$ 72) | R$ 24 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 606 kr (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 466 kr (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 563 kr (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 305% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,329 kr (R$ 188) | R$ 48 | + 292% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 385 kr (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 448 kr (R$ 19) | R$ 4.53 | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 481% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 481% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 415,163 kr (R$ 18,055) | R$ 3,840 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 344,698 kr (R$ 14,990) | R$ 2,543 | + 490% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 222,135 kr (R$ 9,660) | R$ 692 | + 1296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340,133 kr (R$ 14,792) | R$ 2,998 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 252,240 kr (R$ 10,969) | R$ 1,867 | + 488% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,740 kr (R$ 1,380) | R$ 506 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,660 kr (R$ 507) | R$ 98 | + 419% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,104 kr (R$ 5,875) | R$ 1,826 | + 222% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,394 kr (R$ 1,061) | R$ 644 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,814 kr (R$ 122) | R$ 29 | + 318% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,651 kr (R$ 246) | R$ 22 | + 1037% | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 187% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,152 kr (R$ 572) | R$ 264 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,714 kr (R$ 814) | R$ 268 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,530 kr (R$ 1,154) | R$ 402 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,574 kr (R$ 1,112) | R$ 319 | + 249% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,086,940 kr (R$ 264,707) | R$ 120,597 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 300 kr (R$ 13) | R$ 5.90 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,800 kr (R$ 470) | R$ 245 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 201% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,367 kr (R$ 59) | R$ 22 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,085 kr (R$ 134) | R$ 48 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,528 kr (R$ 849) | R$ 289 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 750 kr (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 665 kr (R$ 29) | R$ 14 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 948 kr (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 863 kr (R$ 38) | R$ 7 | + 408% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 577 kr (R$ 25) | R$ 5.42 | + 363% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,963 kr (R$ 346) | R$ 56 | + 518% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 198% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,486 kr (R$ 413) | R$ 117 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,796 kr (R$ 252) | R$ 58 | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,961 kr (R$ 781) | R$ 208 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,715 kr (R$ 509) | R$ 236 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,638 kr (R$ 158) | R$ 33 | + 386% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 kr (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,366 kr (R$ 59) | R$ 12 | + 410% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 172,430 kr (R$ 7,499) | R$ 3,613 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,228 kr (R$ 1,097) | R$ 140 | + 682% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,827 kr (R$ 79) | R$ 12 | + 573% | |
| TOTAL | + 252% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,258 prices entered by 1,714 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 252% more expensive than in Brazil
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