Cost of living in Iceland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,682 kr (Rp 289,629) | Rp 62,389 | + 364% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,972 kr (Rp 212,970) | Rp 50,984 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,138 kr (Rp 122,919) | Rp 29,325 | + 319% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 157 kr (Rp 16,970) | Rp 18,889 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 755 kr (Rp 81,497) | Rp 26,350 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 592 kr (Rp 63,926) | Rp 15,739 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 897 kr (Rp 96,917) | Rp 69,458 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 415 kr (Rp 44,872) | Rp 39,153 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 426 kr (Rp 46,015) | Rp 19,538 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 398 kr (Rp 42,974) | Rp 30,210 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,115 kr (Rp 336,446) | Rp 433,415 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 335 kr (Rp 36,228) | Rp 15,764 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 320 kr (Rp 34,585) | Rp 14,528 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 192% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,483 kr (Rp 29,103,995) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,178 kr (Rp 25,075,079) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,301 kr (Rp 2,516,504) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 173,145 kr (Rp 18,699,552) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 176,252 kr (Rp 19,035,106) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,549 kr (Rp 2,759,287) | Rp 660,848 | + 318% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,689 kr (Rp 722,398) | Rp 281,571 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 86,633 kr (Rp 9,356,321) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,900 kr (Rp 2,797,195) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,925 kr (Rp 207,934) | Rp 52,955 | + 293% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,410 kr (Rp 368,291) | Rp 55,185 | + 567% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,501 kr (Rp 1,890,075) | Rp 658,752 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,301 kr (Rp 788,476) | Rp 531,171 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,572 kr (Rp 1,897,787) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,325 kr (Rp 3,167,049) | Rp 911,737 | + 247% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,672,550 kr (Rp 396,633,100) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 191 kr (Rp 20,585) | Rp 9,131 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,731 kr (Rp 1,374,897) | Rp 360,956 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 156% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,355 kr (Rp 146,336) | Rp 32,065 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,601 kr (Rp 172,893) | Rp 138,988 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,855 kr (Rp 524,307) | Rp 257,547 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 498 kr (Rp 53,822) | Rp 41,237 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 408 kr (Rp 44,034) | Rp 24,297 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 866 kr (Rp 93,550) | Rp 30,182 | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 392 kr (Rp 42,331) | Rp 19,131 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 403 kr (Rp 43,572) | Rp 14,080 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,887 kr (Rp 743,788) | Rp 66,998 | + 1010% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 164% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,422 kr (Rp 693,569) | Rp 184,609 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,045 kr (Rp 328,879) | Rp 105,675 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,062 kr (Rp 1,086,679) | Rp 359,301 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,253 kr (Rp 1,323,349) | Rp 433,102 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,505 kr (Rp 270,524) | Rp 128,455 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 713 kr (Rp 77,055) | Rp 46,128 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,141 kr (Rp 123,254) | Rp 51,877 | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,913 kr (Rp 9,602,516) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (Rp 6,932) | Rp 1,406 | + 393% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,926 kr (Rp 855,957) | Rp 588,150 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,429 kr (Rp 154,277) | Rp 22,910 | + 573% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 147% more expensive than in Indonesia
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