- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iceland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 293% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 293% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,631 kr (₨2,979) | ₨559 | + 433% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,757 kr (₨1,989) | ₨610 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,138 kr (₨1,288) | ₨222 | + 481% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 161 kr (₨182) | ₨108 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 797 kr (₨902) | ₨121 | + 645% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 625 kr (₨708) | ₨80 | + 784% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,147 kr (₨1,298) | ₨439 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 479 kr (₨543) | ₨154 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 371 kr (₨421) | ₨40 | + 962% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 393 kr (₨445) | ₨293 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,917 kr (₨3,302) | ₨2,141 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 290 kr (₨328) | ₨117 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 331 kr (₨375) | ₨56 | + 573% | |
| Housing | + 351% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 351% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 260,225 kr (₨294,588) | ₨57,192 | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 241,367 kr (₨273,240) | ₨36,148 | + 656% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,235 kr (₨13,851) | ₨8,238 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 210,487 kr (₨238,282) | ₨44,615 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 162,053 kr (₨183,452) | ₨25,516 | + 619% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,017 kr (₨24,925) | ₨6,795 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,670 kr (₨7,551) | ₨2,646 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 85,746 kr (₨97,068) | ₨39,967 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,510 kr (₨23,218) | ₨11,006 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,804 kr (₨2,042) | ₨499 | + 309% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,491 kr (₨3,952) | ₨939 | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 252% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,967 kr (₨18,075) | ₨2,600 | + 595% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,525 kr (₨10,783) | ₨4,026 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,996 kr (₨22,636) | ₨6,156 | + 268% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,733 kr (₨32,527) | ₨5,351 | + 508% | |
| Transportation | + 231% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 231% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,426,470 kr (₨3,878,942) | ₨1,833,160 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 216 kr (₨244) | ₨90 | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,490 kr (₨13,008) | ₨2,481 | + 424% | |
| Personal Care | + 261% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 261% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,711 kr (₨1,937) | ₨227 | + 752% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,601 kr (₨1,812) | ₨652 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,541 kr (₨5,141) | ₨2,133 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 498 kr (₨564) | ₨444 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 622 kr (₨704) | ₨275 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 967 kr (₨1,094) | ₨340 | + 222% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 571 kr (₨646) | ₨142 | + 354% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 kr (₨397) | ₨109 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,582 kr (₨6,319) | ₨637 | + 893% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,466 kr (₨7,320) | ₨1,494 | + 390% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,094 kr (₨3,502) | ₨1,128 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,063 kr (₨12,524) | ₨3,688 | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,252 kr (₨10,473) | ₨3,101 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,428 kr (₨2,749) | ₨526 | + 423% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 655 kr (₨742) | ₨392 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,090 kr (₨1,234) | ₨548 | + 125% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 84,869 kr (₨96,076) | ₨54,726 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (₨73) | ₨26 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,232 kr (₨9,319) | ₨4,025 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,454 kr (₨1,646) | ₨185 | + 792% | |
| TOTAL | + 269% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iceland is 269% more expensive than in Pakistan
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