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Cost of Living & Prices:
Iceland vs. United States

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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Iceland vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.08 times more for grocery shopping in Iceland than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.78 EUR (3.2 USD) in Iceland and 6.42 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Iceland.

2.78 EUR
6.42 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.42 USD) in Iceland and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Iceland.

2.10 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 35.9 EUR (41.42 USD) in Iceland and 17.28 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in the United States.

35.90 EUR
17.28 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 20.41 EUR (23.55 USD) in Iceland and 15.6 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in the United States.

20.41 EUR
15.60 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 20.38 EUR (23.52 USD) in Iceland and 13.94 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in the United States.

20.38 EUR
13.94 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.56 EUR (13.34 USD) in Iceland and 16.47 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Iceland.

11.56 EUR
16.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.08 EUR (3.55 USD) in Iceland and 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in the United States.

3.08 EUR
2.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.39 EUR (6.22 USD) for 12 eggs in Iceland and 6.23 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Iceland.

5.39 EUR
6.23 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.85 EUR (3.29 USD) in Iceland and 3.3 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Iceland.

2.85 EUR
3.30 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.66 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (3.04 USD) in Iceland and 2.55 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

2.63 EUR
2.55 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.61 EUR (4.17 USD) in Iceland and 4.34 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Iceland.

3.61 EUR
4.34 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.46 EUR (17.84 USD) in Iceland and 14.87 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in the United States.

15.46 EUR
14.87 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.62 EUR (1.88 USD) in Iceland and 1.38 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

1.62 EUR
1.38 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.01 EUR (2.32 USD) in Iceland and 3.48 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Iceland.

2.01 EUR
3.48 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.59 EUR (2.98 USD) in Iceland and 4.96 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Iceland.

2.59 EUR
4.96 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.52 USD) in Iceland and 3.24 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Iceland.

3.05 EUR
3.24 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.09 EUR (3.56 USD) in Iceland and 7.17 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Iceland.

3.09 EUR
7.17 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.78 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.24 EUR (4.89 USD) in Iceland and 5.52 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Iceland.

4.24 EUR
5.52 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.66 EUR (1.92 USD) in Iceland and 2.16 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Iceland.

1.66 EUR
2.16 EUR

Restaurant

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Iceland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.07 times more for meals in restaurants in Iceland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.17 EUR (5.97 USD) in Iceland and 5.08 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United States.

5.17 EUR
5.08 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.77 EUR (3.19 USD) in Iceland and 2.86 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Iceland.

2.77 EUR
2.86 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.88 EUR (12.56 USD) in Iceland and 6.93 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in the United States.

10.88 EUR
6.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.52 EUR (10.99 USD) in Iceland and 10.4 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Iceland.

9.52 EUR
10.40 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 19.05 EUR (21.98 USD) in Iceland and 10.4 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in the United States.

19.05 EUR
10.40 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.45 EUR (141.3 USD) in Iceland and 121.33 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United States.

122.45 EUR
121.33 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.79 EUR (26.3 USD) in Iceland and 22.53 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

22.79 EUR
22.53 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.21 EUR (2.56 USD) in Iceland and 2.21 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

2.21 EUR
2.21 EUR

Fuel

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Iceland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.72 times more for fuel in Iceland than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.3 EUR (2.65 USD) in Iceland and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in the United States.

2.30 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.19 EUR (2.53 USD) in Iceland and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in the United States.

2.19 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Iceland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.01 times less for transportation in Iceland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 73.47 EUR (84.78 USD) in Iceland and 114.39 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Iceland.

73.47 EUR
114.39 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.42 EUR (5.1 USD) in Iceland and 2.51 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in the United States.

4.42 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 72.86 EUR (84.07 USD) in Iceland and 36.4 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in the United States.

72.86 EUR
36.40 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.2 EUR (2.54 USD) in Iceland and 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United States.

2.20 EUR
1.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.37 EUR (6.2 USD) in Iceland and 4.32 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

5.37 EUR
4.32 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.9 EUR (17.19 USD) in Iceland and 17.33 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14% lower in Iceland.

14.90 EUR
17.33 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 70.25 EUR (81.07 USD) in Iceland and 136.73 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Iceland.

70.25 EUR
136.73 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38.44 EUR (44.35 USD) in Iceland and 56.33 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Iceland.

38.44 EUR
56.33 EUR

Flats for rent

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Iceland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.02 times less for renting an apartment in Iceland than in the United States.

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 1874 EUR (2162.46 USD) in Iceland and 3516 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Iceland.

1 874 EUR
3 516 EUR

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 1718 EUR (1982.1 USD) in Iceland and 2204 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Iceland.

1 718 EUR
2 204 EUR

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 2691 EUR (3104.97 USD) in Iceland and 7125 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Iceland.

2 691 EUR
7 125 EUR

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 2322 EUR (2678.96 USD) in Iceland and 4530 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Iceland.

2 322 EUR
4 530 EUR

Flats for sale

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Iceland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.15 times less for buying an apartment in Iceland than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 6457 EUR (7450.88 USD) in Iceland and 15040 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Iceland.

6 457 EUR
15 040 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5460 EUR (6300.53 USD) in Iceland and 10552 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Iceland.

5 460 EUR
10 552 EUR

Salary

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Iceland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Iceland is 1.25 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3566 EUR (4115.27 USD) in Iceland and 4459 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 20% lower in Iceland.

3 566 EUR
4 459 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
89.9 EUR

Two stars

149 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

199 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

318 EUR
219 EUR

Five stars

-
521 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Iceland: 11 cities, 117 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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