Cost of living in Iceland compared to Brazil
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Food | + 271% | |||
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Food in Iceland is 271% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,459 kr (R$ 200) | R$ 36 | + 453% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,999 kr (R$ 110) | R$ 35 | + 216% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,493 kr (R$ 55) | R$ 10 | + 423% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 236 kr (R$ 9) | R$ 5.17 | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,045 kr (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 200% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 666 kr (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 210% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,713 kr (R$ 63) | R$ 24 | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 399 kr (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 468 kr (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 173% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 699 kr (R$ 26) | R$ 5.86 | + 336% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,728 kr (R$ 136) | R$ 44 | + 207% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 396 kr (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 589 kr (R$ 22) | R$ 4.50 | + 379% | |
Housing | + 411% | |||
Housing in Iceland is 411% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 337,107 kr (R$ 12,329) | R$ 3,821 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 238,569 kr (R$ 8,725) | R$ 2,416 | + 261% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 222,135 kr (R$ 8,124) | R$ 673 | + 1107% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 246,021 kr (R$ 8,998) | R$ 2,756 | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,625 kr (R$ 5,692) | R$ 1,661 | + 243% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 62,145 kr (R$ 2,273) | R$ 557 | + 308% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,072 kr (R$ 771) | R$ 90 | + 761% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,515 kr (R$ 5,505) | R$ 1,914 | + 188% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,394 kr (R$ 892) | R$ 655 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,236 kr (R$ 118) | R$ 31 | + 287% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,154 kr (R$ 262) | R$ 21 | + 1141% | |
Clothes | + 163% | |||
Clothes in Iceland is 163% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,280 kr (R$ 595) | R$ 253 | + 135% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,714 kr (R$ 684) | R$ 262 | + 162% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,530 kr (R$ 970) | R$ 411 | + 136% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,893 kr (R$ 1,313) | R$ 321 | + 309% | |
Transportation | + 122% | |||
Transportation in Iceland is 122% 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$ 222,625) | R$ 110,768 | + 101% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 313 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 103% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 16,297 kr (R$ 596) | R$ 241 | + 147% | |
Personal Care | + 171% | |||
Personal Care in Iceland is 171% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 kr (R$ 91) | R$ 20 | + 349% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,085 kr (R$ 113) | R$ 48 | + 133% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,528 kr (R$ 714) | R$ 275 | + 160% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 750 kr (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 665 kr (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 948 kr (R$ 35) | R$ 19 | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 863 kr (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 330% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 577 kr (R$ 21) | R$ 5.39 | + 292% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,596 kr (R$ 241) | R$ 59 | + 312% | |
Entertainment | + 211% | |||
Entertainment in Iceland is 211% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iceland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,694 kr (R$ 464) | R$ 109 | + 324% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,796 kr (R$ 212) | R$ 62 | + 244% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,961 kr (R$ 657) | R$ 251 | + 161% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,942 kr (R$ 693) | R$ 224 | + 210% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,082 kr (R$ 113) | R$ 30 | + 276% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 697 kr (R$ 26) | R$ 14 | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,183 kr (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 277% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 179,000 kr (R$ 6,547) | R$ 4,068 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,993 kr (R$ 1,426) | R$ 135 | + 953% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,775 kr (R$ 65) | R$ 11 | + 476% | |
TOTAL | + 227% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,717 prices entered by 1,850 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 227% more expensive than in Brazil
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