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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 1.1 times less for grocery shopping in Iceland than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.16 EUR (3.42 USD) in Iceland and 5.4 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Iceland.

3.16 EUR
5.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.99 EUR (2.15 USD) in Iceland and 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in Iceland.

1.99 EUR
2.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 24.51 EUR (26.52 USD) in Iceland and 19.4 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United States.

24.51 EUR
19.40 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18.88 EUR (20.43 USD) in Iceland and 16.63 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in the United States.

18.88 EUR
16.63 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.93 EUR (18.32 USD) in Iceland and 16.1 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in the United States.

16.93 EUR
16.10 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.19 EUR (12.11 USD) in Iceland and 14.79 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Iceland.

11.19 EUR
14.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.17 USD) in Iceland and 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Iceland.

2.93 EUR
2.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.31 EUR (5.75 USD) for 12 eggs in Iceland and 4.38 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in the United States.

5.31 EUR
4.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.44 EUR (2.64 USD) in Iceland and 3.63 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Iceland.

2.44 EUR
3.63 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
23.09 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (2.85 USD) in Iceland and 2.62 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in the United States.

2.63 EUR
2.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.14 EUR (3.4 USD) in Iceland and 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Iceland.

3.14 EUR
3.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.76 EUR (14.9 USD) in Iceland and 15.44 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Iceland.

13.76 EUR
15.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.48 EUR (1.61 USD) in Iceland and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United States.

1.48 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.42 USD) in Iceland and 3.6 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Iceland.

1.31 EUR
3.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.41 EUR (2.61 USD) in Iceland and 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Iceland.

2.41 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.6 EUR (2.82 USD) in Iceland and 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in Iceland.

2.60 EUR
3.94 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.98 EUR (3.22 USD) in Iceland and 7.6 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Iceland.

2.98 EUR
7.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
8.30 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.47 EUR (4.84 USD) in Iceland and 5.78 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Iceland.

4.47 EUR
5.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.89 EUR (2.04 USD) in Iceland and 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Iceland.

1.89 EUR
2.31 EUR

Restaurant

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Iceland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.06 times more for meals in restaurants in Iceland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.37 EUR (4.73 USD) in Iceland and 4.82 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Iceland.

4.37 EUR
4.82 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.41 EUR (2.61 USD) in Iceland and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Iceland.

2.41 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.09 EUR (9.84 USD) in Iceland and 7.39 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United States.

9.09 EUR
7.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.69 EUR (8.33 USD) in Iceland and 9.24 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Iceland.

7.69 EUR
9.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13.99 EUR (15.14 USD) in Iceland and 11.09 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in the United States.

13.99 EUR
11.09 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 104.92 EUR (113.54 USD) in Iceland and 92.41 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in the United States.

104.92 EUR
92.41 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.49 EUR (18.92 USD) in Iceland and 23.1 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Iceland.

17.49 EUR
23.10 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.87 EUR (2.03 USD) in Iceland and 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Iceland.

1.87 EUR
2.03 EUR

Fuel

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Iceland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.44 times more for fuel in Iceland than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 EUR (2.3 USD) in Iceland and 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in the United States.

2.12 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.1 EUR (2.27 USD) in Iceland and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in the United States.

2.10 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

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Iceland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.18 times less for transportation in Iceland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 62.95 EUR (68.13 USD) in Iceland and 119.21 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Iceland.

62.95 EUR
119.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.85 EUR (4.16 USD) in Iceland and 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in the United States.

3.85 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 57.15 EUR (61.84 USD) in Iceland and 27.72 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in the United States.

57.15 EUR
27.72 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.9 EUR (3.13 USD) in Iceland and 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in the United States.

2.90 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.11 EUR (5.53 USD) in Iceland and 4.16 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the United States.

5.11 EUR
4.16 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 12.94 EUR (14 USD) in Iceland and 16.63 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Iceland.

12.94 EUR
16.63 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 62.96 EUR (68.13 USD) in Iceland and 90.8 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Iceland.

62.96 EUR
90.80 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.25 EUR (46.8 USD) in Iceland and 35.12 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in the United States.

43.25 EUR
35.12 EUR

Flats for rent

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Iceland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.35 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 1520 EUR (1644.7 USD) in Iceland and 3512 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Iceland.

1 520 EUR
3 512 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 1287 EUR (1393.13 USD) in Iceland and 2199 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Iceland.

1 287 EUR
2 199 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 2201 EUR (2381.86 USD) in Iceland and 6556 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Iceland.

2 201 EUR
6 556 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 1832 EUR (1982.08 USD) in Iceland and 3796 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Iceland.

1 832 EUR
3 796 EUR

Flats for sale

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Iceland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.14 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 5874 EUR (6356.96 USD) in Iceland and 13194 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Iceland.

5 874 EUR
13 194 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 4286 EUR (4638.28 USD) in Iceland and 8571 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Iceland.

4 286 EUR
8 571 EUR

Salary

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Iceland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Iceland is 1.59 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3492 EUR (3779.07 USD) in Iceland and 5542 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 37% lower in Iceland.

3 492 EUR
5 542 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
95.9 EUR

Two stars

159 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

212 EUR
180 EUR

Four stars

339 EUR
233 EUR

Five stars

-
555 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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