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Cost of living in Iceland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 277% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 277% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,619 kr (₨3,086) | ₨608 | + 408% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,798 kr (₨2,119) | ₨693 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,204 kr (₨1,419) | ₨211 | + 573% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 160 kr (₨189) | ₨110 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 815 kr (₨960) | ₨122 | + 686% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 583 kr (₨687) | ₨91 | + 652% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,256 kr (₨1,481) | ₨623 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 474 kr (₨559) | ₨156 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 439 kr (₨517) | ₨43 | + 1109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 kr (₨459) | ₨296 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,945 kr (₨3,470) | ₨2,933 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 295 kr (₨348) | ₨122 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 317 kr (₨374) | ₨60 | + 527% | |
| Housing | + 388% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 388% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 268,384 kr (₨316,273) | ₨56,868 | + 456% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 238,590 kr (₨281,163) | ₨36,753 | + 665% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,951 kr (₨24,689) | ₨8,000 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 217,713 kr (₨256,561) | ₨45,635 | + 462% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 172,742 kr (₨203,565) | ₨30,254 | + 573% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,139 kr (₨40,231) | ₨6,742 | + 497% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,689 kr (₨7,882) | ₨2,627 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 116,205 kr (₨136,940) | ₨38,859 | + 252% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,086 kr (₨33,097) | ₨12,077 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,925 kr (₨2,269) | ₨506 | + 348% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,939 kr (₨4,642) | ₨1,155 | + 302% | |
| Clothes | + 251% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,501 kr (₨20,624) | ₨2,545 | + 710% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,084 kr (₨10,704) | ₨4,152 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,075 kr (₨26,014) | ₨6,696 | + 288% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,033 kr (₨33,035) | ₨5,847 | + 465% | |
| Transportation | + 212% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 212% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,380,810 kr (₨3,984,065) | ₨2,240,060 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 219 kr (₨259) | ₨95 | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,025 kr (₨12,992) | ₨2,465 | + 427% | |
| Personal Care | + 254% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 254% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,355 kr (₨1,597) | ₨239 | + 567% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,601 kr (₨1,887) | ₨823 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,764 kr (₨6,792) | ₨2,206 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 498 kr (₨587) | ₨498 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 596 kr (₨703) | ₨262 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 866 kr (₨1,021) | ₨331 | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 516 kr (₨608) | ₨155 | + 292% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 363 kr (₨428) | ₨99 | + 333% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,848 kr (₨6,891) | ₨502 | + 1272% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,784 kr (₨6,816) | ₨1,448 | + 371% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,097 kr (₨3,650) | ₨1,122 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,290 kr (₨10,947) | ₨4,212 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,253 kr (₨14,440) | ₨3,327 | + 334% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,505 kr (₨2,952) | ₨649 | + 355% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 673 kr (₨794) | ₨395 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,117 kr (₨1,316) | ₨546 | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 117,825 kr (₨138,849) | ₨63,543 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (₨76) | ₨26 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,802 kr (₨9,194) | ₨4,165 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,429 kr (₨1,683) | ₨344 | + 390% | |
| TOTAL | + 270% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 270% more expensive than in Pakistan
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