Cost of living in Iceland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 360% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 360% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,596 kr (Rp 961,857) | Rp 62,394 | + 1442% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,977 kr (Rp 376,963) | Rp 60,225 | + 526% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,608 kr (Rp 203,582) | Rp 32,593 | + 525% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 253 kr (Rp 32,089) | Rp 24,589 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 kr (Rp 131,188) | Rp 31,337 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 774 kr (Rp 98,029) | Rp 14,750 | + 565% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,658 kr (Rp 209,876) | Rp 72,901 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 606 kr (Rp 76,715) | Rp 45,403 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 466 kr (Rp 59,008) | Rp 22,376 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 563 kr (Rp 71,235) | Rp 32,966 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,329 kr (Rp 548,188) | Rp 344,694 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 385 kr (Rp 48,727) | Rp 18,943 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 448 kr (Rp 56,711) | Rp 15,178 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 367% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 367% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 415,163 kr (Rp 52,567,621) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 344,698 kr (Rp 43,645,397) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 222,135 kr (Rp 28,126,563) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 1531% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340,133 kr (Rp 43,067,380) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 483% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 252,240 kr (Rp 31,938,435) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 595% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,740 kr (Rp 4,018,856) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,660 kr (Rp 1,476,355) | Rp 378,883 | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,104 kr (Rp 17,106,765) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 434% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,394 kr (Rp 3,088,788) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,814 kr (Rp 356,282) | Rp 91,402 | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,651 kr (Rp 715,568) | Rp 83,441 | + 758% | |
| Clothes | + 253% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 253% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,152 kr (Rp 1,665,246) | Rp 651,126 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,714 kr (Rp 2,369,552) | Rp 458,661 | + 417% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,530 kr (Rp 3,359,170) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,574 kr (Rp 3,238,198) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 214% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 214% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,086,940 kr (Rp 770,723,677) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 300 kr (Rp 37,997) | Rp 12,092 | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,800 kr (Rp 1,367,488) | Rp 199,904 | + 584% | |
| Personal Care | + 408% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 408% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,367 kr (Rp 173,114) | Rp 22,456 | + 671% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,085 kr (Rp 390,581) | Rp 96,147 | + 306% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,528 kr (Rp 2,472,582) | Rp 264,826 | + 834% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 750 kr (Rp 94,964) | Rp 66,604 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 665 kr (Rp 84,215) | Rp 26,592 | + 217% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 948 kr (Rp 119,985) | Rp 33,023 | + 263% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 863 kr (Rp 109,261) | Rp 27,953 | + 291% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 577 kr (Rp 73,072) | Rp 21,349 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,963 kr (Rp 1,008,213) | Rp 84,361 | + 1095% | |
| Entertainment | + 251% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 251% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,486 kr (Rp 1,201,125) | Rp 261,890 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,796 kr (Rp 733,896) | Rp 96,262 | + 662% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,961 kr (Rp 2,274,195) | Rp 496,791 | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,715 kr (Rp 1,483,344) | Rp 397,663 | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,700 kr (Rp 468,491) | Rp 149,637 | + 213% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 kr (Rp 102,684) | Rp 38,785 | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,366 kr (Rp 173,009) | Rp 50,891 | + 240% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 172,430 kr (Rp 21,832,954) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 215% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,228 kr (Rp 3,194,363) | Rp 433,566 | + 637% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,827 kr (Rp 231,384) | Rp 43,715 | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 295% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 457 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 295% more expensive than in Indonesia
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