Cost of living in Iceland compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 161% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,437 kr (239 kn) | 82 kn | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,538 kr (137 kn) | 46 kn | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,018 kr (55 kn) | 33 kn | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 216 kr (12 kn) | 7 kn | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 720 kr (39 kn) | 19 kn | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 706 kr (38 kn) | 13 kn | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,069 kr (58 kn) | 41 kn | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 270 kr (15 kn) | 9 kn | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 414 kr (22 kn) | 6 kn | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 463 kr (25 kn) | 13 kn | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,821 kr (152 kn) | 61 kn | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 309 kr (17 kn) | 13 kn | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 492 kr (26 kn) | 5.55 kn | + 378% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 229% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 321,832 kr (17,326 kn) | 5,124 kn | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 273,369 kr (14,717 kn) | 3,039 kn | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,829 kr (2,952 kn) | 1,120 kn | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 194,385 kr (10,465 kn) | 3,338 kn | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 161,707 kr (8,706 kn) | 2,929 kn | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,820 kr (1,659 kn) | 765 kn | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,104 kr (436 kn) | 136 kn | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 94,218 kr (5,072 kn) | 3,849 kn | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,000 kr (2,584 kn) | 598 kn | + 332% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,700 kr (199 kn) | 63 kn | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,316 kr (340 kn) | 68 kn | + 402% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 133% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,379 kr (828 kn) | 470 kn | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,736 kr (632 kn) | 230 kn | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,493 kr (1,480 kn) | 645 kn | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,006 kr (1,400 kn) | 614 kn | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 59% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,113,730 kr (329,134 kn) | 153,555 kn | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 320 kr (17 kn) | 13 kn | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,265 kr (499 kn) | 334 kn | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 97% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 680 kr (37 kn) | 35 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,068 kr (111 kn) | 63 kn | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 307 kn | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 kr (51 kn) | 39 kn | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,395 kr (75 kn) | 28 kn | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 685 kr (37 kn) | 23 kn | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 638 kr (34 kn) | 13 kn | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 454 kr (24 kn) | 16 kn | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,773 kr (365 kn) | 66 kn | + 452% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 80% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,944 kr (266 kn) | 182 kn | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,170 kr (224 kn) | 96 kn | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,317 kr (878 kn) | 258 kn | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,878 kr (801 kn) | 409 kn | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,005 kr (162 kn) | 56 kn | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 785 kr (42 kn) | 12 kn | + 258% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,516 kr (82 kn) | 16 kn | + 404% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,800 kr (635 kn) | 4,347 kn | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (1.05 kn) | 1.00 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,024 kr (701 kn) | 244 kn | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,298 kr (124 kn) | 30 kn | + 309% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 568 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 130% more expensive than in Croatia
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