Cost of living in Iceland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 202% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,437 kr (Rp 492,311) | Rp 61,205 | + 704% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,053 kr (Rp 227,806) | Rp 48,353 | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,018 kr (Rp 112,912) | Rp 29,046 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 236 kr (Rp 26,145) | Rp 21,836 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 720 kr (Rp 79,868) | Rp 22,834 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 706 kr (Rp 78,281) | Rp 14,630 | + 435% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,069 kr (Rp 118,560) | Rp 66,405 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 270 kr (Rp 29,958) | Rp 43,134 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 414 kr (Rp 45,982) | Rp 18,263 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 463 kr (Rp 51,397) | Rp 34,771 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,821 kr (Rp 313,003) | Rp 406,659 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 338 kr (Rp 37,517) | Rp 17,291 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 492 kr (Rp 54,606) | Rp 16,247 | + 236% | |
| Housing | + 315% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 315% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 334,278 kr (Rp 37,089,579) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 287,466 kr (Rp 31,895,587) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,829 kr (Rp 6,083,458) | Rp 801,210 | + 659% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,933 kr (Rp 23,071,059) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 197,248 kr (Rp 21,885,513) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 604% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,820 kr (Rp 3,419,634) | Rp 505,106 | + 577% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,104 kr (Rp 899,123) | Rp 237,062 | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 94,218 kr (Rp 10,453,847) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 193% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,000 kr (Rp 5,325,806) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 331% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,700 kr (Rp 410,531) | Rp 57,323 | + 616% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,316 kr (Rp 700,755) | Rp 95,242 | + 636% | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 166% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,379 kr (Rp 1,706,366) | Rp 648,513 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,736 kr (Rp 1,302,126) | Rp 480,172 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,493 kr (Rp 3,050,489) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,006 kr (Rp 2,885,511) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,937,100 kr (Rp 436,838,151) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 300 kr (Rp 33,303) | Rp 9,337 | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,696 kr (Rp 1,408,642) | Rp 419,026 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 298% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 298% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 680 kr (Rp 75,449) | Rp 19,709 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,068 kr (Rp 229,508) | Rp 89,583 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 kr (Rp 1,109,543) | Rp 204,790 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 kr (Rp 105,407) | Rp 108,192 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,395 kr (Rp 154,830) | Rp 22,334 | + 593% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 685 kr (Rp 76,020) | Rp 30,094 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 638 kr (Rp 70,747) | Rp 22,886 | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 454 kr (Rp 50,413) | Rp 11,284 | + 347% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,203 kr (Rp 799,204) | Rp 119,565 | + 568% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iceland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,944 kr (Rp 548,515) | Rp 261,585 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,278 kr (Rp 363,674) | Rp 99,216 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,000 kr (Rp 3,883,400) | Rp 251,127 | + 1446% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,878 kr (Rp 1,650,756) | Rp 573,242 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,005 kr (Rp 333,455) | Rp 159,890 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 616 kr (Rp 68,372) | Rp 39,869 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,191 kr (Rp 132,181) | Rp 65,361 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,800 kr (Rp 1,309,261) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (Rp 2,171) | Rp 2,093 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,344 kr (Rp 814,858) | Rp 509,555 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,033 kr (Rp 225,581) | Rp 32,683 | + 590% | |
| TOTAL | + 182% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
110.954
IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 550 prices entered by 65 different people.
Cost of living in Iceland is 182% more expensive than in Indonesia
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