- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iceland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 316% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 316% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,690 kr (₨1,737) | ₨388 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,691 kr (₨1,092) | ₨270 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,085 kr (₨700) | ₨143 | + 388% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 kr (₨122) | ₨51 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 722 kr (₨466) | ₨71 | + 560% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 468 kr (₨302) | ₨44 | + 585% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,118 kr (₨722) | ₨194 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 421 kr (₨272) | ₨135 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 275 kr (₨178) | ₨24 | + 630% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 378 kr (₨244) | ₨118 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,692 kr (₨1,738) | ₨808 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 277 kr (₨179) | ₨80 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 412 kr (₨266) | ₨31 | + 754% | |
| Housing | + 410% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 410% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 261,889 kr (₨169,105) | ₨31,168 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 236,478 kr (₨152,697) | ₨21,079 | + 624% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,513 kr (₨8,080) | ₨4,455 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 200,038 kr (₨129,167) | ₨24,040 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 163,469 kr (₨105,554) | ₨14,834 | + 612% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 12,667 kr (₨8,179) | ₨3,763 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,180 kr (₨3,991) | ₨864 | + 362% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 104,963 kr (₨67,776) | ₨34,066 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,906 kr (₨14,790) | ₨10,550 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,609 kr (₨1,039) | ₨380 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,830 kr (₨4,410) | ₨547 | + 707% | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 14,994 kr (₨9,682) | ₨2,434 | + 298% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,649 kr (₨5,585) | ₨2,795 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,092 kr (₨12,974) | ₨3,704 | + 250% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,959 kr (₨16,762) | ₨2,918 | + 474% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 239% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,465,000 kr (₨2,237,393) | ₨860,557 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 207 kr (₨133) | ₨75 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,636 kr (₨7,514) | ₨1,286 | + 484% | |
| Personal Care | + 190% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 kr (₨258) | ₨117 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,025 kr (₨1,307) | ₨284 | + 360% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,048 kr (₨2,614) | ₨1,445 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 764 kr (₨493) | ₨240 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 736 kr (₨475) | ₨178 | + 166% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 921 kr (₨595) | ₨218 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 532 kr (₨344) | ₨139 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 404 kr (₨261) | ₨69 | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,446 kr (₨3,516) | ₨272 | + 1192% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,974 kr (₨4,503) | ₨1,206 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,285 kr (₨2,121) | ₨468 | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,458 kr (₨8,044) | ₨1,762 | + 356% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,832 kr (₨8,286) | ₨1,842 | + 350% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,529 kr (₨1,633) | ₨676 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 607 kr (₨392) | ₨188 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,075 kr (₨694) | ₨206 | + 237% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 83,199 kr (₨53,722) | ₨38,915 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (₨41) | ₨27 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,343 kr (₨5,387) | ₨1,882 | + 186% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,492 kr (₨963) | ₨245 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 264% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 264% more expensive than in India
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