Cost of living in Iceland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 206% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,763 kr (R$ 132) | R$ 35 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,595 kr (R$ 91) | R$ 35 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,229 kr (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 308% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 255 kr (R$ 9) | R$ 5.34 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 982 kr (R$ 35) | R$ 13 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 824 kr (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,495 kr (R$ 53) | R$ 25 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 437 kr (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 403 kr (R$ 14) | R$ 5.71 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 kr (R$ 24) | R$ 5.88 | + 314% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,188 kr (R$ 182) | R$ 44 | + 319% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 353 kr (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 439 kr (R$ 15) | R$ 4.87 | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 269% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 329,352 kr (R$ 11,585) | R$ 3,782 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 277,372 kr (R$ 9,757) | R$ 2,485 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,177 kr (R$ 2,293) | R$ 617 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 223,950 kr (R$ 7,877) | R$ 2,691 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,329 kr (R$ 6,660) | R$ 1,675 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 42,933 kr (R$ 1,510) | R$ 598 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,518 kr (R$ 229) | R$ 93 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,070 kr (R$ 3,450) | R$ 1,964 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,068 kr (R$ 1,163) | R$ 665 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,317 kr (R$ 117) | R$ 30 | + 291% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968 kr (R$ 386) | R$ 21 | + 1757% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,582 kr (R$ 478) | R$ 261 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,761 kr (R$ 554) | R$ 254 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,715 kr (R$ 799) | R$ 403 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,823 kr (R$ 1,014) | R$ 319 | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 100% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,215,260 kr (R$ 218,621) | R$ 115,071 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 5.60 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,477 kr (R$ 509) | R$ 235 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 164% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 713 kr (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,096 kr (R$ 74) | R$ 44 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,553 kr (R$ 617) | R$ 253 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,114 kr (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,530 kr (R$ 54) | R$ 14 | + 292% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 797 kr (R$ 28) | R$ 19 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 648 kr (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 763 kr (R$ 27) | R$ 5.83 | + 360% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,360 kr (R$ 259) | R$ 55 | + 370% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 188% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,969 kr (R$ 386) | R$ 109 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,708 kr (R$ 201) | R$ 63 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,049 kr (R$ 740) | R$ 256 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 21,787 kr (R$ 766) | R$ 214 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,075 kr (R$ 108) | R$ 31 | + 248% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 821 kr (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,673 kr (R$ 59) | R$ 11 | + 429% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 188,000 kr (R$ 6,613) | R$ 4,193 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 70 kr (R$ 2.46) | R$ 1.17 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,264 kr (R$ 713) | R$ 130 | + 449% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,703 kr (R$ 60) | R$ 11 | + 439% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,327 prices entered by 1,756 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 172% more expensive than in Brazil
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