Cost of living in Iceland compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 175% | |||
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Food in Iceland is 175% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,296 kr (Rp 363,792) | Rp 48,924 | + 644% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,495 kr (Rp 164,968) | Rp 55,115 | + 199% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 941 kr (Rp 103,867) | Rp 32,165 | + 223% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 191 kr (Rp 21,078) | Rp 20,667 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 831 kr (Rp 91,731) | Rp 25,337 | + 262% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 461 kr (Rp 50,899) | Rp 17,064 | + 198% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 904 kr (Rp 99,795) | Rp 61,721 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 350 kr (Rp 38,625) | Rp 37,576 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 277 kr (Rp 30,529) | Rp 19,651 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 kr (Rp 39,708) | Rp 33,333 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,335 kr (Rp 699,106) | Rp 374,037 | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 304 kr (Rp 33,547) | Rp 18,761 | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 484 kr (Rp 53,447) | Rp 18,326 | + 192% | |
Housing | + 158% | |||
Housing in Iceland is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,454 kr (Rp 25,984,248) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 255,127 kr (Rp 28,155,322) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 33,887 kr (Rp 3,739,748) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 168,623 kr (Rp 18,608,908) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,550 kr (Rp 17,055,839) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 295% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,721 kr (Rp 2,397,110) | Rp 979,539 | + 145% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,469 kr (Rp 1,265,730) | Rp 329,516 | + 284% | |
40” flat screen tv | 161,780 kr (Rp 17,853,728) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 319% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 42,834 kr (Rp 4,727,055) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 122% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,253 kr (Rp 248,646) | Rp 66,640 | + 273% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,567 kr (Rp 503,978) | Rp 68,439 | + 636% | |
Clothes | + 454% | |||
Clothes in Iceland is 454% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,000 kr (Rp 4,635,039) | Rp 680,041 | + 582% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,000 kr (Rp 2,427,877) | Rp 424,371 | + 472% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 kr (Rp 3,862,532) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 261% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 44,000 kr (Rp 4,855,755) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 335% | |
Transportation | + 172% | |||
Transportation in Iceland is 172% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,289,920 kr (Rp 583,785,342) | Rp 492,652,000 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 258 kr (Rp 28,516) | Rp 8,926 | + 219% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 13,639 kr (Rp 1,505,152) | Rp 228,023 | + 560% | |
Personal Care | + 298% | |||
Personal Care in Iceland is 298% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 kr (Rp 132,430) | Rp 23,270 | + 469% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 kr (Rp 275,895) | Rp 59,151 | + 366% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,321 kr (Rp 807,979) | Rp 256,292 | + 215% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 620 kr (Rp 68,422) | Rp 80,956 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,188 kr (Rp 131,050) | Rp 22,650 | + 479% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 kr (Rp 71,733) | Rp 44,295 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 kr (Rp 88,286) | Rp 22,030 | + 301% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 650 kr (Rp 71,733) | Rp 12,336 | + 481% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,602 kr (Rp 618,217) | Rp 89,053 | + 594% | |
Entertainment | + 281% | |||
Entertainment in Iceland is 281% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,689 kr (Rp 1,841,711) | Rp 176,169 | + 945% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,582 kr (Rp 395,325) | Rp 105,763 | + 274% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,600 kr (Rp 2,273,321) | Rp 650,328 | + 250% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,766 kr (Rp 3,064,169) | Rp 361,319 | + 748% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,796 kr (Rp 308,511) | Rp 133,391 | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 722 kr (Rp 79,641) | Rp 36,857 | + 116% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,097 kr (Rp 121,080) | Rp 48,318 | + 151% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 120,000 kr (Rp 13,242,968) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 44 kr (Rp 4,856) | Rp 1,787 | + 172% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,861 kr (Rp 1,750,345) | Rp 604,695 | + 189% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,891 kr (Rp 208,698) | Rp 28,321 | + 637% | |
TOTAL | + 201% |

These prices were last updated on February 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
110.358
IDR
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Cost of living in Iceland is 201% more expensive than in Indonesia
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