Cost of Living in Iceland
Summary of cost of living in Iceland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,129.3£ (711,415.6kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,103.5£ (190,117.1kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Iceland is, on average, 35.3% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Iceland is, on average, 12.7% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.99 £ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 101.58 £ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.51 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.71 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.55 £ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.36 £ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.38 £ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.09 £ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.65 £ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.15 £ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.71 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.98 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.84 £ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 13.51 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.66 £ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.33 £ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.63 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.41 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.26 £ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.01 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.77 £ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.37 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.59 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.03 £ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 61.64 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.86 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,187.85 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,695.92 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 63.41 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.90 £ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 59.60 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.44 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.96 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.71 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 246.54 £ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,733.34 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 100.75 £ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 43.16 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 127.09 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 172.31 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,609.51 £ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,447.09 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,286.71 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,962.31 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 496.96 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 423.13 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,200.42 £ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.76 |
Prices in Iceland
This country had 1005 entries in the past 12 months by 143 different contributors.
Last update: March 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: March 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Island
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Islândia
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Islanda
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 FrançaisCoût de la Vie en Islande
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 EspañolCosto de Vida en Islandia
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