Cost of living in Iceland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 479% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 479% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iceland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,437 kr (₨6,390) | ₨520 | + 1128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,053 kr (₨2,957) | ₨735 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,018 kr (₨1,466) | ₨215 | + 582% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 236 kr (₨339) | ₨118 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 720 kr (₨1,037) | ₨171 | + 505% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 706 kr (₨1,016) | ₨102 | + 898% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,069 kr (₨1,539) | ₨658 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 270 kr (₨389) | ₨191 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 414 kr (₨597) | ₨49 | + 1123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 463 kr (₨667) | ₨220 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,821 kr (₨4,063) | ₨2,141 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 338 kr (₨487) | ₨173 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 492 kr (₨709) | ₨75 | + 840% | |
| Housing | + 559% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 559% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iceland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 334,278 kr (₨481,407) | ₨62,047 | + 676% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 287,466 kr (₨413,991) | ₨41,741 | + 892% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,829 kr (₨78,961) | ₨12,734 | + 520% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,933 kr (₨299,453) | ₨51,003 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 197,248 kr (₨284,065) | ₨40,597 | + 600% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,820 kr (₨44,385) | ₨10,342 | + 329% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,104 kr (₨11,670) | ₨2,215 | + 427% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 94,218 kr (₨135,687) | ₨48,051 | + 182% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,000 kr (₨69,127) | ₨18,356 | + 277% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,700 kr (₨5,329) | ₨851 | + 526% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,316 kr (₨9,096) | ₨804 | + 1031% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iceland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,379 kr (₨22,148) | ₨3,685 | + 501% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,736 kr (₨16,901) | ₨7,400 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,493 kr (₨39,594) | ₨17,451 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,006 kr (₨37,453) | ₨9,264 | + 304% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iceland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,937,100 kr (₨5,669,976) | ₨5,127,630 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 300 kr (₨432) | ₨146 | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,696 kr (₨18,284) | ₨2,605 | + 602% | |
| Personal Care | + 295% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 295% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iceland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 680 kr (₨979) | ₨237 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,068 kr (₨2,979) | ₨572 | + 421% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 kr (₨14,401) | ₨1,768 | + 715% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 kr (₨1,368) | ₨1,267 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,395 kr (₨2,010) | ₨575 | + 249% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 685 kr (₨987) | ₨371 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 638 kr (₨918) | ₨352 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 454 kr (₨654) | ₨116 | + 462% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,203 kr (₨10,373) | ₨681 | + 1424% | |
| Entertainment | + 247% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iceland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,944 kr (₨7,119) | ₨1,553 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,278 kr (₨4,720) | ₨1,186 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,000 kr (₨50,405) | ₨2,403 | + 1997% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,878 kr (₨21,426) | ₨4,127 | + 419% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,005 kr (₨4,328) | ₨356 | + 1117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 616 kr (₨887) | ₨461 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,191 kr (₨1,716) | ₨513 | + 235% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,800 kr (₨16,994) | ₨68,038 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 kr (₨28) | ₨4.02 | + 601% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,344 kr (₨10,577) | ₨3,768 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,033 kr (₨2,928) | ₨249 | + 1077% | |
| TOTAL | + 332% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.440
PKR
/
ISK
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 976 prices entered by 325 different people.
Cost of living in Iceland is 332% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 378% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Albania is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Angola is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 235% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan