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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.72 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.17 PLN (3.38 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Iceland.

26.72 PLN
12.17 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.09 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 9.19 PLN (2.55 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

9.09 PLN
9.19 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.9 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 157.39 PLN (43.65 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the United States.

71.90 PLN
157.39 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.91 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 89.48 PLN (24.81 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

64.91 PLN
89.48 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.98 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 89.37 PLN (24.78 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in the United States.

57.98 PLN
89.37 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.51 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 50.7 PLN (14.06 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 26% lower in Iceland.

68.51 PLN
50.70 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.04 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 13.49 PLN (3.74 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United States.

12.04 PLN
13.49 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.93 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 23.63 PLN (6.55 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Iceland.

25.93 PLN
23.63 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.74 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 12.52 PLN (3.47 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Iceland.

13.74 PLN
12.52 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

90.11 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 11.54 PLN (3.2 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in the United States.

10.60 PLN
11.54 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.07 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 15.83 PLN (4.39 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Iceland.

18.07 PLN
15.83 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.88 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 67.78 PLN (18.8 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United States.

61.88 PLN
67.78 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 7.12 PLN (1.98 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in the United States.

5.73 PLN
7.12 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.46 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 8.83 PLN (2.45 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Iceland.

14.46 PLN
8.83 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.63 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 11.34 PLN (3.14 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 45% lower in Iceland.

20.63 PLN
11.34 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.49 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 13.39 PLN (3.71 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Iceland.

13.49 PLN
13.39 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.82 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 13.54 PLN (3.76 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Iceland.

29.82 PLN
13.54 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.38 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.97 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 18.57 PLN (5.15 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Iceland.

22.97 PLN
18.57 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.98 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 7.29 PLN (2.02 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Iceland.

8.98 PLN
7.29 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Iceland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.13 times less for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Iceland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.13 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 22.69 PLN (6.29 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in the United States.

21.13 PLN
22.69 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.9 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 12.14 PLN (3.37 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 2% lower in the United States.

11.90 PLN
12.14 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.85 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 47.72 PLN (13.23 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in the United States.

28.85 PLN
47.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.27 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 41.76 PLN (11.58 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Iceland.

43.27 PLN
41.76 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.27 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 83.51 PLN (23.16 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in the United States.

43.27 PLN
83.51 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 504.84 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 536.87 PLN (148.88 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United States.

504.84 PLN
536.87 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.76 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 99.92 PLN (27.71 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in the United States.

93.76 PLN
99.92 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.2 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 9.71 PLN (2.69 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United States.

9.20 PLN
9.71 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 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 9.57 PLN (2.65 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in the United States.

3.55 PLN
9.57 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.35 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 9.13 PLN (2.53 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in the United States.

3.35 PLN
9.13 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Iceland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.05 times less for transportation in the United States than in Iceland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 475.99 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 322.12 PLN (89.33 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Iceland.

475.99 PLN
322.12 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.46 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 19.39 PLN (5.38 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in the United States.

10.46 PLN
19.39 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.45 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 319.44 PLN (88.59 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in the United States.

151.45 PLN
319.44 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 9.66 PLN (2.68 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 19% lower in the United States.

7.82 PLN
9.66 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.99 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 23.56 PLN (6.53 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in the United States.

17.99 PLN
23.56 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 72.12 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 65.32 PLN (18.11 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Iceland.

72.12 PLN
65.32 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 568.92 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 308.02 PLN (85.42 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Iceland.

568.92 PLN
308.02 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 234.39 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 168.52 PLN (46.73 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Iceland.

234.39 PLN
168.52 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Iceland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.92 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 14632 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 8216 PLN (2278.54 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Iceland.

14 632 PLN
8 216 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 9171 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 7531 PLN (2088.5 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Iceland.

9 171 PLN
7 531 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 29646 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 11797 PLN (3271.65 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Iceland.

29 646 PLN
11 797 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 18847 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 10179 PLN (2822.77 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 46% lower in Iceland.

18 847 PLN
10 179 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Iceland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.04 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 62582 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 28310 PLN (7850.84 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Iceland.

62 582 PLN
28 310 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 43907 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 23939 PLN (6638.74 USD) in Iceland. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Iceland.

43 907 PLN
23 939 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Iceland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.19 times higher than in Iceland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18554 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 15636 PLN (4336.18 USD) in Iceland. The average salary is 15.7% lower in Iceland.

18 554 PLN
15 636 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

374 PLN
-

Two stars

527 PLN
621 PLN

Three stars

704 PLN
826 PLN

Four stars

910 PLN
1 322 PLN

Five stars

2 167 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 States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Iceland: 11 cities, 117 hotels

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