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Cost of living in Iceland compared to China
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| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 157% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,552 kr (143元) | 48元 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,781 kr (100元) | 34元 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,204 kr (68元) | 14元 | + 391% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 kr (9元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 815 kr (46元) | 15元 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 583 kr (33元) | 8元 | + 326% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,256 kr (71元) | 61元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 474 kr (27元) | 13元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 439 kr (25元) | 6元 | + 303% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 389 kr (22元) | 5.64元 | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,290 kr (185元) | 112元 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 291 kr (16元) | 7元 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 317 kr (18元) | 11元 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 164% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 259,220 kr (14,567元) | 8,932元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 238,590 kr (13,408元) | 4,292元 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,982 kr (1,235元) | 423元 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 217,713 kr (12,234元) | 5,129元 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 172,742 kr (9,707元) | 3,286元 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,139 kr (1,918元) | 275元 | + 597% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,689 kr (376元) | 88元 | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 119,687 kr (6,726元) | 2,046元 | + 229% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,325 kr (1,423元) | 714元 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,925 kr (108元) | 36元 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,939 kr (221元) | 40元 | + 458% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,230 kr (968元) | 525元 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,557 kr (537元) | 281元 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,522 kr (1,266元) | 629元 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,745 kr (1,672元) | 675元 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 136% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,380,810 kr (189,984元) | 143,741元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 219 kr (12元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,153 kr (627元) | 150元 | + 317% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,355 kr (76元) | 28元 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,601 kr (90元) | 33元 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,541 kr (255元) | 249元 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 498 kr (28元) | 31元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 596 kr (34元) | 39元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 866 kr (49元) | 36元 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 516 kr (29元) | 10元 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 363 kr (20元) | 14元 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,848 kr (329元) | 56元 | + 491% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,195 kr (348元) | 155元 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,112 kr (175元) | 89元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,290 kr (522元) | 951元 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,185 kr (629元) | 386元 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,381 kr (134元) | 59元 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 647 kr (36元) | 34元 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 kr (61元) | 30元 | + 103% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 84,869 kr (4,769元) | 3,237元 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (3.61元) | 1.04元 | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,414 kr (417元) | 296元 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,429 kr (80元) | 21元 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 131% more expensive than in China
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