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Travel budget in Iceland

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Iceland: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Iceland for 2 people.

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Iceland in 2021

Cost of living: Iceland VS United States

On average, the cost of living in Iceland in 2021 is 44% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Iceland by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Iceland compared to the national average.

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Local prices in Iceland by expense type

Iceland: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 49/person
($ 40 to $ 85)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 9.2 for 500ml
($ 4.9 to $ 12)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 3.8)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 4.4/cup
($ 3 to $ 6.9)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.7)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Iceland: Hotel and accommodation budget

1-star hotel

$ 122/night
($ 95 to $ 165)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 144/night
($ 115 to $ 180)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 192/night
($ 134 to $ 263)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 296/night
($ 218 to $ 400)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 984/night
($ 912 to $ 1056)

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94% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 125/month
($ 97 to $ 152)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 257/month
($ 192 to $ 345)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 210/month
($ 192 to $ 234)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 161/month
($ 127 to $ 207)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 273/month
($ 204 to $ 370)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Iceland: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 3.2/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 6.1)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 3.7 to $ 6.1)

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128% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 12/kg
($ 7.6 to $ 24)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 10 to $ 21)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 6.1)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 2.4/salad
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 27/kg
($ 21 to $ 32)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Iceland: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 3.7/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 3.8)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 100/month
($ 78 to $ 102)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.3/km
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

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162% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.4
($ 5.3 to $ 8.5)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 58/24hrs
($ 6 to $ 145)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Iceland: Budget for living and housing

Electricity, water...

$ 109/month
($ 52 to $ 193)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.2)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 70/month
($ 47 to $ 108)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1385/month
($ 999 to $ 1921)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1326

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 1182/month
($ 845 to $ 1537)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 2124/month
($ 1537 to $ 3227)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2127

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1860/month
($ 1537 to $ 2689)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1701

Gym

$ 58/month
($ 47 to $ 89)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 279/month
($ 201 to $ 370)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 5220/yr
($ 2305 to $ 9217)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15587

Iceland: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 34/hr
($ 24 to $ 47)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Iceland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 10.6 to $ 14)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 115
($ 63 to $ 155)

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160% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 58
($ 28 to $ 94)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 150
($ 94 to $ 193)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 182
($ 116 to $ 269)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Reykjavik

$ 171
(fair price: $ 143)

New York City → Reykjavik

$ 539
(fair price: $ 441)

Manchester → Reykjavik

$ 255
(fair price: $ 204)

Los Angeles → Reykjavik

$ 874
(fair price: $ 765)

Dublin → Reykjavik

$ 234
(fair price: $ 198)

Toronto (Ontario) → Reykjavik

$ 609
(fair price: $ 505)

Edinburgh → Reykjavik

$ 280
(fair price: $ 219)

Montreal → Reykjavik

$ 795
(fair price: $ 670)

Sydney → Reykjavik

$ 1721
(fair price: $ 1422)

Melbourne → Reykjavik

$ 1550
(fair price: $ 1387)

Perth → Reykjavik

$ 1462
(fair price: $ 1265)

Auckland → Reykjavik

$ 1755
(fair price: $ 1512)