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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Iceland

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Iceland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.5 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Iceland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.14 PLN (2.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.17 PLN (3.49 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 23% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.14 PLN
13.17 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.37 PLN (1.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.29 PLN (2.19 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.37 PLN
8.29 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.35 PLN (13.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 102.12 PLN (27.05 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

52.35 PLN
102.12 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.18 PLN (11.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 78.69 PLN (20.84 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

45.18 PLN
78.69 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.08 PLN (9.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 70.56 PLN (18.69 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

34.08 PLN
70.56 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 66.01 PLN (17.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 46.64 PLN (12.35 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Iceland.

66.01 PLN
46.64 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.04 PLN (2.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.2 PLN (3.23 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.04 PLN
12.20 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.05 PLN (3.46 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 22.14 PLN (5.86 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.05 PLN
22.14 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.95 PLN (3.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.15 PLN (2.69 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Iceland.

11.95 PLN
10.15 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

111.79 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.37 PLN (1.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.97 PLN (2.9 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.37 PLN
10.97 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.82 PLN (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.1 PLN (3.47 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.82 PLN
13.10 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.52 PLN (8.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 57.36 PLN (15.19 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 45% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.52 PLN
57.36 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.82 PLN (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.18 PLN (1.64 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.82 PLN
6.18 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.52 PLN (1.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.47 PLN (1.45 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Iceland.

5.52 PLN
5.47 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.99 PLN (2.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.05 PLN (2.66 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.99 PLN
10.05 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.57 PLN (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.85 PLN (2.88 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.57 PLN
10.85 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.09 PLN (2.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.4 PLN (3.28 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.09 PLN
12.40 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

72.60 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.15 PLN (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.64 PLN (4.94 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.15 PLN
18.64 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.77 PLN (1.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.86 PLN (2.08 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.77 PLN
7.86 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Iceland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.23 times less for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Iceland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.22 PLN (4.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.23 PLN (4.83 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

17.22 PLN
18.23 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.04 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.05 PLN (2.66 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.04 PLN
10.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.12 PLN (7.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 37.89 PLN (10.04 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

30.12 PLN
37.89 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 25.1 PLN (6.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 32.06 PLN (8.49 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

25.10 PLN
32.06 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.14 PLN (9.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 58.3 PLN (15.44 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

35.14 PLN
58.30 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 351.37 PLN (93.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 437.23 PLN (115.81 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

351.37 PLN
437.23 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 75.29 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 72.87 PLN (19.3 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Iceland.

75.29 PLN
72.87 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.93 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.81 PLN (2.07 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.93 PLN
7.81 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Iceland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.28 times less for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Iceland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.84 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.67 PLN (2.3 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.84 PLN
8.67 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.6 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.58 PLN (2.27 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.60 PLN
8.58 PLN

LPG 1L

5.32 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Iceland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.78 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Iceland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 790.59 PLN (209.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 262.34 PLN (69.49 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Iceland.

790.59 PLN
262.34 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.05 PLN (3.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.03 PLN (4.25 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.05 PLN
16.03 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 144.57 PLN (38.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 238.14 PLN (63.08 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

144.57 PLN
238.14 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.53 PLN (2.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.07 PLN (3.2 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.53 PLN
12.07 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.08 PLN (5.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.28 PLN (5.64 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.08 PLN
21.28 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Iceland - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 60.24 PLN (15.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.92 PLN (14.28 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Iceland.

60.24 PLN
53.92 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 213.28 PLN (56.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 262.37 PLN (69.5 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

213.28 PLN
262.37 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.28 PLN (15.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 180.23 PLN (47.74 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

58.28 PLN
180.23 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Iceland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.69 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Iceland.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 10259 PLN (2717.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6333 PLN (1677.59 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Iceland.

10 259 PLN
6 333 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 7271 PLN (1925.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5365 PLN (1420.99 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Iceland.

7 271 PLN
5 365 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 18284 PLN (4843.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9172 PLN (2429.49 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Iceland.

18 284 PLN
9 172 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 12335 PLN (3267.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7633 PLN (2021.71 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Iceland.

12 335 PLN
7 633 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Iceland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.3 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Iceland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 60362 PLN (15988.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 24479 PLN (6484.08 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Iceland.

60 362 PLN
24 479 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 36848 PLN (9760.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17861 PLN (4731.03 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Iceland.

36 848 PLN
17 861 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Iceland - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.05 times higher than in Iceland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15223 PLN (4032.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14552 PLN (3854.64 USD) in Iceland. The average salary is 4.4% lower in Iceland.

15 223 PLN
14 552 PLN

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Iceland - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

604 PLN
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Two stars

462 PLN
650 PLN

Three stars

482 PLN
865 PLN

Four stars

626 PLN
1 384 PLN

Five stars

1 592 PLN
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Iceland: 11 cities, 117 hotels

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