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:

  • $ 138 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2862* (347102 ISK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 214 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 79 per person
  • $ 8.3 per person
  • $ 10.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 5713* (692930 ISK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 162 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 123 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 6813* (826294 ISK)

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



Cost of living in Akureyri compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Akureyri in 2025 is 20% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Akureyri by expense type

Restaurant budget in Akureyri

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Akureyri is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Akureyri (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.62525666627271313United StatesAkureyriLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0510152025303540455055606570
Lunch
Lunch
$ 25/person
($ 22 to $ 30)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 66/person
($ 53 to $ 66)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 27/person
($ 22 to $ 33)

119% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 13 for 500ml
($ 9.7 to $ 13)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
( $ 2.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.5/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 5.6)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.4/can
($ 2.5 to $ 4.5)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3/bottle
($ 2 to $ 4)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Akureyri

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Akureyri is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Akureyri (compared to United States)168168248248349349179179256256188188240240242242163163215215United StatesAkureyri2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 204/night
($ 204 to $ 204)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 105 to $ 356)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 240/night
($ 114 to $ 476)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 242/night
($ 174 to $ 346)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 81 to $ 467)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 569
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 163/month
($ 112 to $ 247)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 253/month
($ 104 to $ 557)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 193/month
($ 115 to $ 317)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 215/month
($ 214 to $ 214)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 302/month
($ 154 to $ 555)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Akureyri

On average, the price of supermarket food in Akureyri is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Akureyri (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.25519192.82.81.41.4United StatesAkureyriEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes01234567891011121314151617181920
Milk
Milk
$ 2.8/litre
( $ 2.8)

146% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.9/500g
( $ 2.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
( $ 1.6)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5/12 eggs
($ 4.8 to $ 5.3)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 19/kg
( $ 19)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2/kg
( $ 2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.8/kg
( $ 2.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
( $ 1.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
( $ 2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Akureyri

On average, the price of transport in Akureyri is 32% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Akureyri (compared to United States)1.91.91181811.21.22.62.68080United StatesAkureyriTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.6/litre
($ 2.5 to $ 2.6)

143% 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)
$ 4.9
( $ 4.9)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 80/24hrs
($ 50 to $ 145)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Akureyri

On average, budget for leisure activities in Akureyri is 39% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10.1/ticket
( $ 10.1)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 50/hr
( $ 50)

111% 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 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 13 to $ 15)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 114
( $ 114)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 42
( $ 42)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Reykjavík
London → Reykjavík
London → Reykjavík
$ 199
(fair price: $ 158)
Manchester → Reykjavík
Manchester → Reykjavík
Manchester → Reykjavík
$ 272
(fair price: $ 217)
New York City → Reykjavík
New York City → Reykjavík
New York City → Reykjavík
$ 446
(fair price: $ 374)
Montreal → Reykjavík
Montreal → Reykjavík
Montreal → Reykjavík
$ 826
(fair price: $ 770)
Toronto → Reykjavík
Toronto → Reykjavík
Toronto → Reykjavík
$ 537
(fair price: $ 432)
Dublin → Reykjavík
Dublin → Reykjavík
Dublin → Reykjavík
$ 267
(fair price: $ 219)



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 12-11-2024.

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