Cost of living in Iceland compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 121% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,674 kr (133 kn) | 61 kn | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,787 kr (89 kn) | 39 kn | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 kr (48 kn) | 30 kn | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 190 kr (9 kn) | 7 kn | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 831 kr (41 kn) | 17 kn | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 572 kr (28 kn) | 14 kn | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 852 kr (42 kn) | 55 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 317 kr (16 kn) | 9 kn | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 331 kr (16 kn) | 5.99 kn | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 454 kr (23 kn) | 9 kn | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,949 kr (147 kn) | 60 kn | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 314 kr (16 kn) | 13 kn | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 504 kr (25 kn) | 7 kn | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 170% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 301,800 kr (15,032 kn) | 4,033 kn | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 267,065 kr (13,302 kn) | 4,332 kn | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 33,887 kr (1,688 kn) | 1,005 kn | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 202,644 kr (10,093 kn) | 3,576 kn | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 170,620 kr (8,498 kn) | 3,225 kn | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,721 kr (1,082 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,153 kr (456 kn) | 126 kn | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,874 kr (6,070 kn) | 2,837 kn | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 42,834 kr (2,133 kn) | 1,475 kn | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,253 kr (112 kn) | 58 kn | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,355 kr (217 kn) | 53 kn | + 310% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 12% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,512 kr (822 kn) | 721 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,331 kr (365 kn) | 379 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,754 kr (934 kn) | 680 kn | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,104 kr (1,250 kn) | 688 kn | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 58% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,899,760 kr (194,241 kn) | 136,844 kn | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 228 kr (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 13,260 kr (660 kn) | 350 kn | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 77% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 kr (60 kn) | 53 kn | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,068 kr (103 kn) | 50 kn | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,138 kr (455 kn) | 315 kn | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 620 kr (31 kn) | 25 kn | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,188 kr (59 kn) | 30 kn | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 677 kr (34 kn) | 32 kn | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 520 kr (26 kn) | 10 kn | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 650 kr (32 kn) | 16 kn | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,217 kr (260 kn) | 96 kn | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 110% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,778 kr (587 kn) | 156 kn | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,236 kr (161 kn) | 70 kn | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,600 kr (1,026 kn) | 391 kn | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,645 kr (729 kn) | 288 kn | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,690 kr (134 kn) | 43 kn | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 599 kr (30 kn) | 13 kn | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,095 kr (55 kn) | 18 kn | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 120,000 kr (5,977 kn) | 4,054 kn | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 kr (1.07 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,357 kr (366 kn) | 289 kn | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,749 kr (87 kn) | 31 kn | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.04981
HRK
/
ISK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 547 prices entered by 61 different people.
Cost of living in Iceland is 103% more expensive than in Croatia
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