- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iceland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 150% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,564 kr (151元) | 53元 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,737 kr (102元) | 33元 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,138 kr (67元) | 15元 | + 344% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 161 kr (9元) | 16元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 797 kr (47元) | 16元 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 625 kr (37元) | 8元 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,147 kr (67元) | 60元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 479 kr (28元) | 13元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 371 kr (22元) | 7元 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 393 kr (23元) | 5.64元 | + 310% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,917 kr (171元) | 115元 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 291 kr (17元) | 8元 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 331 kr (19元) | 12元 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 135% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 261,752 kr (15,377元) | 9,938元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 241,367 kr (14,180元) | 4,679元 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,235 kr (719元) | 428元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 210,487 kr (12,366元) | 5,568元 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 162,053 kr (9,520元) | 3,518元 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,017 kr (1,293元) | 294元 | + 340% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,670 kr (392元) | 88元 | + 344% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 85,746 kr (5,037元) | 2,285元 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,510 kr (1,205元) | 634元 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,804 kr (106元) | 40元 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,491 kr (205元) | 38元 | + 443% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,967 kr (938元) | 541元 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,525 kr (560元) | 279元 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,996 kr (1,175元) | 615元 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,733 kr (1,688元) | 663元 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 153% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,426,470 kr (201,296元) | 143,740元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 kr (13元) | 7元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,490 kr (675元) | 147元 | + 359% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,711 kr (101元) | 25元 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,601 kr (94元) | 38元 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,541 kr (267元) | 266元 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 498 kr (29元) | 29元 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 622 kr (37元) | 36元 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 967 kr (57元) | 39元 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 571 kr (34元) | 9元 | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 kr (21元) | 14元 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,582 kr (328元) | 59元 | + 452% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,469 kr (380元) | 158元 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,107 kr (183元) | 89元 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,063 kr (650元) | 812元 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,252 kr (544元) | 384元 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,485 kr (146元) | 61元 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 655 kr (38元) | 34元 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,078 kr (63元) | 33元 | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 84,869 kr (4,986元) | 3,282元 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (3.77元) | 1.04元 | + 262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,232 kr (484元) | 337元 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,454 kr (85元) | 20元 | + 326% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 129% more expensive than in China
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