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Selfoss travel budget

Selfoss: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Selfoss

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

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

Cost of living in Selfoss compared to Iceland in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Selfoss in 2020 is 46% 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 Selfoss in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Selfoss by expense type

Restaurant budget in Selfoss

Lunch

$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 53/person
($ 34 to $ 53)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 14 to $ 15)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 9.6 for 500ml
($ 9.6 to $ 10.5)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Imported beer

$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 3.2 to $ 3.5)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 4.3 to $ 5.3)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.1)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Selfoss

1-star hotel

$ 145/night
($ 145 to $ 145)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 87 to $ 201)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 156/night
($ 109 to $ 214)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 533/night
($ 439 to $ 641)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 261

5-star hotel

$ 444/night
($ 444 to $ 444)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 504

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 91/month
($ 84 to $ 97)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 181/month
($ 126 to $ 260)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 198/month
($ 186 to $ 214)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

Cottage or guest house

$ 133/month
($ 96 to $ 189)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 317/month
($ 193 to $ 545)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Supermarket food budget in Selfoss

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 4.3/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 4.3)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Eggs

$ 5.3/12 eggs
($ 5.3 to $ 6)

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115% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 14/kg
($ 9.6 to $ 15)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 18/kg
($ 18 to $ 18)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 3.2)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Oranges

$ 3.2/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 3.2)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.8/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 5.3)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

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

Salad

$ 2.7/salad
($ 2.4 to $ 2.9)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 35/kg
($ 22 to $ 36)

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179% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Selfoss

Bus ticket

$ 4.1/ticket
( $ 4.1)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 113/month
( $ 113)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.2/km
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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137% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6
($ 6 to $ 6)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Budget for living and housing in Selfoss

Electricity, water...

$ 66/month
($ 58 to $ 175)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

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

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82% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 63/month
($ 45 to $ 88)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1351/month
( $ 1351)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1396

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 1046/month
( $ 1046)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1113

Flat (centre)

$ 2179/month
( $ 2179)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2249

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1482/month
( $ 1482)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1767

Gym

$ 101/month
( $ 101)

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153% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Private nursery

$ 328/month
($ 328 to $ 328)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 974

Private primary school

$ 2195/yr
($ 2195 to $ 2195)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17212

Leisure activity budget in Selfoss

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 14 to $ 14)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 40/hr
( $ 40)

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143% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Selfoss

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 13 to $ 13)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 97
($ 97 to $ 132)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Summer dress

$ 88
($ 45 to $ 106)

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128% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 140
($ 140 to $ 165)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leather shoes

$ 210
($ 210 to $ 219)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 102

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Reykjavik

$ 886
(fair price: $ 780)

New York City → Reykjavik

$ 523
(fair price: $ 451)

Toronto (Ontario) → Reykjavik

$ 598
(fair price: $ 514)

Manchester → Reykjavik

$ 267
(fair price: $ 225)

Dublin → Reykjavik

$ 239
(fair price: $ 201)

Edinburgh → Reykjavik

$ 316
(fair price: $ 263)

Montreal → Reykjavik

$ 793
(fair price: $ 674)

London → Reykjavik

$ 216
(fair price: $ 176)

Sydney → Reykjavik

$ 1927
(fair price: $ 1572)

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