Cost of living in Iceland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
Food | + 180% | |||
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Food in Iceland is 180% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Iceland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,459 kr (Q312) | Q80 | + 290% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,999 kr (Q171) | Q50 | + 242% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,493 kr (Q85) | Q27 | + 214% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 236 kr (Q13) | Q15 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,045 kr (Q60) | Q18 | + 228% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 666 kr (Q38) | Q21 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,713 kr (Q98) | Q41 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 399 kr (Q23) | Q25 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 468 kr (Q27) | Q11 | + 142% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 699 kr (Q40) | Q11 | + 252% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,728 kr (Q213) | Q95 | + 124% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 396 kr (Q23) | Q18 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 589 kr (Q34) | Q10 | + 230% | |
Housing | + 318% | |||
Housing in Iceland is 318% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Iceland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 337,107 kr (Q19,267) | Q7,121 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 238,569 kr (Q13,635) | Q4,826 | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 222,135 kr (Q12,696) | Q517 | + 2356% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 246,021 kr (Q14,061) | Q6,050 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,625 kr (Q8,894) | Q3,741 | + 138% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 62,145 kr (Q3,552) | Q328 | + 984% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,072 kr (Q1,204) | Q264 | + 357% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,515 kr (Q8,602) | Q3,167 | + 172% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,394 kr (Q1,394) | Q998 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,236 kr (Q185) | Q101 | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,154 kr (Q409) | Q36 | + 1038% | |
Clothes | + 135% | |||
Clothes in Iceland is 135% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Iceland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,280 kr (Q930) | Q485 | + 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,714 kr (Q1,070) | Q405 | + 164% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,530 kr (Q1,516) | Q787 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,893 kr (Q2,051) | Q888 | + 131% | |
Transportation | + 202% | |||
Transportation in Iceland is 202% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Iceland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,086,940 kr (Q347,886) | Q175,508 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 313 kr (Q18) | Q11 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 16,297 kr (Q931) | Q192 | + 385% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Iceland is 76% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Iceland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 kr (Q143) | Q36 | + 295% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,085 kr (Q176) | Q191 | - 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,528 kr (Q1,116) | Q324 | + 245% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 750 kr (Q43) | Q45 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 665 kr (Q38) | Q39 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 948 kr (Q54) | Q50 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 863 kr (Q49) | Q25 | + 99% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 577 kr (Q33) | Q14 | + 143% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,596 kr (Q377) | Q101 | + 273% | |
Entertainment | + 187% | |||
Entertainment in Iceland is 187% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Iceland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,694 kr (Q726) | Q156 | + 366% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,796 kr (Q331) | Q90 | + 269% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,961 kr (Q1,027) | Q271 | + 279% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,942 kr (Q1,083) | Q355 | + 205% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,082 kr (Q176) | Q62 | + 182% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 697 kr (Q40) | Q31 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,183 kr (Q68) | Q25 | + 172% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 179,000 kr (Q10,230) | Q5,278 | + 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Q2.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,993 kr (Q2,229) | Q470 | + 374% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,775 kr (Q101) | Q31 | + 223% | |
TOTAL | + 205% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 790 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 205% more expensive than in Guatemala
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