Cost of living in Iceland compared to Croatia
Currency:
Food | + 146% | |||
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Food in Iceland is 146% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,459 kr (€37) | €11 | + 223% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,999 kr (€20) | €8 | + 165% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,493 kr (€10) | €4.82 | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 236 kr (€1.59) | €1.15 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,045 kr (€7) | €5.58 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 666 kr (€4.48) | €2.30 | + 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,713 kr (€12) | €5.23 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 399 kr (€2.68) | €1.37 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 468 kr (€3.14) | €1.16 | + 171% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 699 kr (€4.69) | €1.47 | + 220% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,728 kr (€25) | €6 | + 287% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 396 kr (€2.66) | €2.23 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 589 kr (€3.96) | €1.02 | + 287% | |
Housing | + 256% | |||
Housing in Iceland is 256% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 337,107 kr (€2,264) | €931 | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 238,569 kr (€1,602) | €660 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 222,135 kr (€1,492) | €140 | + 968% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 246,021 kr (€1,652) | €591 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,625 kr (€1,045) | €444 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 62,145 kr (€417) | €201 | + 108% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,072 kr (€142) | €24 | + 479% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,515 kr (€1,011) | €808 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,394 kr (€164) | €84 | + 94% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,236 kr (€22) | €12 | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,154 kr (€48) | €11 | + 325% | |
Clothes | + 147% | |||
Clothes in Iceland is 147% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,280 kr (€109) | €86 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,714 kr (€126) | €34 | + 270% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,530 kr (€178) | €88 | + 103% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,893 kr (€241) | €105 | + 129% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Iceland is 90% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,086,940 kr (€40,883) | €27,558 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 313 kr (€2.10) | €1.48 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 16,297 kr (€109) | €47 | + 131% | |
Personal Care | + 127% | |||
Personal Care in Iceland is 127% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 kr (€17) | €7 | + 143% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,085 kr (€21) | €10 | + 117% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,528 kr (€131) | €47 | + 177% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 750 kr (€5.04) | €4.01 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 665 kr (€4.47) | €3.49 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 948 kr (€6) | €3.25 | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 863 kr (€5.80) | €2.04 | + 184% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 577 kr (€3.88) | €2.49 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,596 kr (€44) | €10 | + 325% | |
Entertainment | + 130% | |||
Entertainment in Iceland is 130% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Iceland | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,694 kr (€85) | €49 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,796 kr (€39) | €13 | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,961 kr (€121) | €30 | + 302% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,942 kr (€127) | €52 | + 145% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,082 kr (€21) | €8 | + 150% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 697 kr (€4.68) | €1.89 | + 148% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,183 kr (€8) | €2.68 | + 197% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 179,000 kr (€1,202) | €824 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,993 kr (€262) | €43 | + 506% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,775 kr (€12) | €4.84 | + 146% | |
TOTAL | + 150% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 475 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iceland is 150% more expensive than in Croatia
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