Cost of living in Iceland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 292% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 292% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,542 kr (₨3,078) | ₨577 | + 433% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,625 kr (₨1,968) | ₨658 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,138 kr (₨1,378) | ₨249 | + 454% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 157 kr (₨190) | ₨108 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 730 kr (₨884) | ₨120 | + 634% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 592 kr (₨717) | ₨96 | + 648% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 897 kr (₨1,087) | ₨526 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 297 kr (₨360) | ₨176 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 kr (₨427) | ₨44 | + 863% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 294 kr (₨356) | ₨344 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,452 kr (₨4,180) | ₨1,632 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 333 kr (₨403) | ₨126 | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 401 kr (₨485) | ₨57 | + 748% | |
| Housing | + 338% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 338% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 240,186 kr (₨290,830) | ₨60,758 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 224,545 kr (₨271,891) | ₨35,785 | + 660% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 kr (₨12,109) | ₨9,753 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 148,097 kr (₨179,324) | ₨53,937 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 137,294 kr (₨166,243) | ₨30,998 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 kr (₨6,054) | ₨7,631 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,919 kr (₨12,011) | ₨2,510 | + 379% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,824 kr (₨132,981) | ₨40,341 | + 230% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 kr (₨60,543) | ₨12,473 | + 385% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 kr (₨4,238) | ₨609 | + 596% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,424 kr (₨5,356) | ₨649 | + 725% | |
| Clothes | + 250% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 250% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,501 kr (₨21,191) | ₨2,518 | + 742% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,301 kr (₨8,840) | ₨3,757 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,572 kr (₨21,277) | ₨6,430 | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,325 kr (₨35,508) | ₨5,127 | + 593% | |
| Transportation | + 245% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,685,050 kr (₨4,462,056) | ₨2,319,940 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 232 kr (₨281) | ₨115 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,944 kr (₨15,673) | ₨2,310 | + 579% | |
| Personal Care | + 233% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,355 kr (₨1,641) | ₨235 | + 597% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,601 kr (₨1,938) | ₨426 | + 355% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,737 kr (₨6,946) | ₨1,378 | + 404% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 498 kr (₨603) | ₨435 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 408 kr (₨494) | ₨332 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 866 kr (₨1,049) | ₨311 | + 238% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 392 kr (₨475) | ₨207 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 403 kr (₨489) | ₨138 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,108 kr (₨7,396) | ₨434 | + 1603% | |
| Entertainment | + 317% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 317% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,424 kr (₨10,200) | ₨1,566 | + 551% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,253 kr (₨3,938) | ₨1,256 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 kr (₨14,530) | ₨3,430 | + 324% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,000 kr (₨14,530) | ₨3,673 | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,700 kr (₨3,269) | ₨792 | + 313% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 650 kr (₨787) | ₨348 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,051 kr (₨1,273) | ₨516 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,913 kr (₨107,660) | ₨50,116 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (₨78) | ₨4.30 | + 1708% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,510 kr (₨10,304) | ₨4,335 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,700 kr (₨2,058) | ₨215 | + 856% | |
| TOTAL | + 291% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,116 prices entered by 492 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 291% more expensive than in Pakistan
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