- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iceland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 143% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,631 kr (149元) | 53元 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,757 kr (99元) | 34元 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,138 kr (64元) | 15元 | + 327% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 161 kr (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 797 kr (45元) | 16元 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 625 kr (35元) | 8元 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,147 kr (65元) | 61元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 479 kr (27元) | 13元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 371 kr (21元) | 7元 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 393 kr (22元) | 5.78元 | + 285% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,917 kr (165元) | 111元 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 290 kr (16元) | 8元 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 331 kr (19元) | 12元 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 128% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 260,225 kr (14,702元) | 9,733元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 241,367 kr (13,637元) | 4,487元 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,235 kr (691元) | 446元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 210,487 kr (11,892元) | 5,612元 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 162,053 kr (9,156元) | 3,578元 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,017 kr (1,244元) | 325元 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,670 kr (377元) | 85元 | + 341% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 85,746 kr (4,845元) | 2,229元 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,510 kr (1,159元) | 670元 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,804 kr (102元) | 39元 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,491 kr (197元) | 38元 | + 414% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,967 kr (902元) | 558元 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,525 kr (538元) | 270元 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,996 kr (1,130元) | 612元 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,733 kr (1,623元) | 685元 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 140% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,426,470 kr (193,592元) | 143,984元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 216 kr (12元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,490 kr (649元) | 153元 | + 325% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,711 kr (97元) | 27元 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,601 kr (90元) | 34元 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,541 kr (257元) | 456元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 498 kr (28元) | 28元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 622 kr (35元) | 37元 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 967 kr (55元) | 37元 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 571 kr (32元) | 10元 | + 237% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 kr (20元) | 14元 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,582 kr (315元) | 60元 | + 428% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 94% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,466 kr (365元) | 155元 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,094 kr (175元) | 87元 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,063 kr (625元) | 749元 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,252 kr (523元) | 368元 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,428 kr (137元) | 60元 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 655 kr (37元) | 34元 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,090 kr (62元) | 34元 | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 84,869 kr (4,795元) | 3,274元 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (3.63元) | 1.00元 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,232 kr (465元) | 300元 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,454 kr (82元) | 20元 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05650
CNY
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Cost of living in Iceland is 120% more expensive than in China
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