Cost of living in Iceland compared to Estonia
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Food | + 163% | |||
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Food in Iceland is 163% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Iceland | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,459 kr (€37) | €12 | + 216% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,999 kr (€20) | €8 | + 140% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,493 kr (€10) | €3.78 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 236 kr (€1.59) | €1.19 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,045 kr (€7) | €2.52 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 666 kr (€4.50) | €2.90 | + 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,713 kr (€12) | €6 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 399 kr (€2.69) | €1.72 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 468 kr (€3.16) | €0.76 | + 316% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 699 kr (€4.71) | €1.53 | + 209% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,728 kr (€25) | €9 | + 180% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 396 kr (€2.67) | €1.91 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 589 kr (€3.98) | €1.03 | + 285% | |
Housing | + 214% | |||
Housing in Iceland is 214% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Iceland | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 337,107 kr (€2,275) | €1,079 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 238,569 kr (€1,610) | €716 | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 222,135 kr (€1,499) | €249 | + 501% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 246,021 kr (€1,660) | €696 | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,625 kr (€1,050) | €468 | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 62,145 kr (€419) | €130 | + 222% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,072 kr (€142) | €18 | + 689% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,515 kr (€1,016) | €334 | + 204% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,394 kr (€165) | €213 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,236 kr (€22) | €8 | + 177% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,154 kr (€48) | €20 | + 142% | |
Clothes | + 149% | |||
Clothes in Iceland is 149% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Iceland | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,280 kr (€110) | €75 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,714 kr (€126) | €34 | + 275% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,530 kr (€179) | €93 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,893 kr (€242) | €135 | + 79% | |
Transportation | + 129% | |||
Transportation in Iceland is 129% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Iceland | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,086,940 kr (€41,083) | €33,302 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 313 kr (€2.11) | €1.70 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 16,297 kr (€110) | €27 | + 305% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Iceland is 12% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Iceland | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 kr (€17) | €18 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,085 kr (€21) | €24 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,528 kr (€132) | €78 | + 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 750 kr (€5.06) | €8 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 665 kr (€4.49) | €6 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 948 kr (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 863 kr (€5.82) | €3.07 | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 577 kr (€3.90) | €4.51 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,596 kr (€45) | €29 | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 89% | |||
Entertainment in Iceland is 89% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Iceland | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,694 kr (€86) | €47 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,796 kr (€39) | €19 | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,961 kr (€121) | €95 | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,942 kr (€128) | €88 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,082 kr (€21) | €10 | + 109% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 697 kr (€4.71) | €3.58 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,183 kr (€8) | €4.91 | + 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 179,000 kr (€1,208) | €959 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,993 kr (€263) | €43 | + 513% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,775 kr (€12) | €5.09 | + 135% | |
TOTAL | + 137% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 643 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iceland is 137% more expensive than in Estonia
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