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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Iceland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.08 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Iceland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.3 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 11.86 PLN (3.22 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Iceland.

27.30 PLN
11.86 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.28 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 8.96 PLN (2.43 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Iceland.

9.28 PLN
8.96 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 73.46 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 153.4 PLN (41.64 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in the United States.

73.46 PLN
153.40 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 66.31 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 87.21 PLN (23.67 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 24% lower in the United States.

66.31 PLN
87.21 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 59.24 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 87.11 PLN (23.64 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United States.

59.24 PLN
87.11 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 70 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 49.42 PLN (13.41 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Iceland.

70.00 PLN
49.42 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.3 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 13.15 PLN (3.57 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in the United States.

12.30 PLN
13.15 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.49 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 23.03 PLN (6.25 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Iceland.

26.49 PLN
23.03 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.04 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 12.2 PLN (3.31 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Iceland.

14.04 PLN
12.20 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

92.07 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.83 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 11.25 PLN (3.05 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in the United States.

10.83 PLN
11.25 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.46 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 15.43 PLN (4.19 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Iceland.

18.46 PLN
15.43 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 63.22 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 66.06 PLN (17.93 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the United States.

63.22 PLN
66.06 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.86 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.94 PLN (1.88 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

5.86 PLN
6.94 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.77 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 8.6 PLN (2.33 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Iceland.

14.77 PLN
8.60 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.07 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 11.05 PLN (3 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Iceland.

21.07 PLN
11.05 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.78 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 13.05 PLN (3.54 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Iceland.

13.78 PLN
13.05 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.47 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 13.2 PLN (3.58 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Iceland.

30.47 PLN
13.20 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

33.08 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.47 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 18.1 PLN (4.91 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Iceland.

23.47 PLN
18.10 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.17 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 7.11 PLN (1.93 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Iceland.

9.17 PLN
7.11 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Iceland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.08 times less for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Iceland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.59 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 22.11 PLN (6 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in the United States.

21.59 PLN
22.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.16 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 11.83 PLN (3.21 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Iceland.

12.16 PLN
11.83 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.47 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 46.51 PLN (12.63 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in the United States.

29.47 PLN
46.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 44.21 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 40.7 PLN (11.05 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Iceland.

44.21 PLN
40.70 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.21 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 81.4 PLN (22.09 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in the United States.

44.21 PLN
81.40 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 515.77 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 523.27 PLN (142.03 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

515.77 PLN
523.27 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95.79 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 97.39 PLN (26.43 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United States.

95.79 PLN
97.39 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.39 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 9.46 PLN (2.57 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in the United States.

9.39 PLN
9.46 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Iceland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.71 times less for fuel in the United States than in Iceland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.63 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 9.78 PLN (2.65 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in the United States.

3.63 PLN
9.78 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.42 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 9.32 PLN (2.53 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in the United States.

3.42 PLN
9.32 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Iceland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1 times more for transportation in the United States than in Iceland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 486.3 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 313.96 PLN (85.22 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Iceland.

486.30 PLN
313.96 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.68 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 18.9 PLN (5.13 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in the United States.

10.68 PLN
18.90 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 154.73 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 311.34 PLN (84.51 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

154.73 PLN
311.34 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.99 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 9.42 PLN (2.56 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in the United States.

7.99 PLN
9.42 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.38 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 22.97 PLN (6.23 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

18.38 PLN
22.97 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 73.68 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 63.66 PLN (17.28 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Iceland.

73.68 PLN
63.66 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 581.24 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 300.22 PLN (81.49 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Iceland.

581.24 PLN
300.22 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 239.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 164.25 PLN (44.58 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Iceland.

239.47 PLN
164.25 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Iceland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.01 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14949 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 8008 PLN (2173.72 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Iceland.

14 949 PLN
8 008 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 9369 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 7340 PLN (1992.42 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Iceland.

9 369 PLN
7 340 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 30289 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 11499 PLN (3121.14 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 62% lower in Iceland.

30 289 PLN
11 499 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 19256 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 9921 PLN (2692.91 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Iceland.

19 256 PLN
9 921 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Iceland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.14 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 63938 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 27593 PLN (7489.68 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Iceland.

63 938 PLN
27 593 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 44858 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 23333 PLN (6333.34 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 48% lower in Iceland.

44 858 PLN
23 333 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Iceland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.24 times higher than in Iceland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18956 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 15240 PLN (4136.7 USD) in Iceland. The average salary is 19.6% lower in Iceland.

18 956 PLN
15 240 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

382 PLN
-

Two stars

539 PLN
635 PLN

Three stars

719 PLN
844 PLN

Four stars

930 PLN
1 351 PLN

Five stars

2 214 PLN
-

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

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