Akureyri travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Akureyri

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 58 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1503* (205450 ISK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 150 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4400* (601440 ISK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 144 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 104 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 6205* (848260 ISK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Akureyri compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Akureyri in 2024 is 37% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Akureyri in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Akureyri by expense type

Restaurant budget in Akureyri

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Akureyri is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 13 to $ 27)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 59/person
($ 34 to $ 73)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 18/person
($ 15 to $ 19)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.7 for 500ml
($ 7.3 to $ 12)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
( $ 2.1)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.1)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Akureyri

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Akureyri is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 39 to $ 265)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 138
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 82 to $ 175)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 181/night
($ 106 to $ 295)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 213/night
($ 156 to $ 296)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 76 to $ 434)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 523
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 127/month
($ 96 to $ 174)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 221/month
($ 132 to $ 352)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 186/month
($ 150 to $ 239)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 189
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 115/month
($ 82 to $ 183)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227
Family room
Family room
$ 243/month
($ 150 to $ 382)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Akureyri

On average, the price of supermarket food in Akureyri is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.9/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 3.4)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.6/12 eggs
($ 4.4 to $ 4.8)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 15 to $ 17)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 2.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
( $ 1.3)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9
( $ 1.9)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Akureyri

On average, the price of transport in Akureyri is 79% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

124% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.1
($ 4.4 to $ 5.1)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 93/24hrs
($ 45 to $ 254)

194% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Akureyri

On average, budget for leisure activities in Akureyri is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 19)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 45/hr
($ 45 to $ 45)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Akureyri

On average, shopping budget in Akureyri is 118% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 11 to $ 12)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 128
($ 103 to $ 146)

137% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 134
($ 38 to $ 219)

207% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Reykjavik
New York City → Reykjavik
New York City → Reykjavik
$ 457
(fair price: $ 361)
London → Reykjavik
London → Reykjavik
London → Reykjavik
$ 130
(fair price: $ 108)
Toronto → Reykjavik
Toronto → Reykjavik
Toronto → Reykjavik
$ 546
(fair price: $ 434)
Manchester → Reykjavik
Manchester → Reykjavik
Manchester → Reykjavik
$ 209
(fair price: $ 176)
Dublin → Reykjavik
Dublin → Reykjavik
Dublin → Reykjavik
$ 209
(fair price: $ 181)
Chicago → Reykjavik
Chicago → Reykjavik
Chicago → Reykjavik
$ 714
(fair price: $ 620)




About this information on the cost of living in Akureyri

The information about the cost of living in Akureyri shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Akureyri was updated on 18-03-2024.

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