Edinburgh vs Reykjavík Cost of Living
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0 — Reykjavík (Iceland) · Overall index 78.7
Summary
- Overall, Reykjavík is 33% more expensive than Edinburgh.
- Rent in Reykjavík is 45% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
- Transport in Reykjavík is 43% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
| Item | Edinburgh | Reykjavík | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +45% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,443 | $2,354 | +63% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,162 | $1,374 | +18% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,865 | $4,672 | +63% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,811 | $2,558 | +41% |
| Groceries | +27% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.28 | +39% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.19 | $4.21 | +32% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.73 | $4.67 | +25% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.67 | $4.47 | +22% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.8 | $12.4 | +5% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.77 | $12.5 | +28% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.3 | $19.2 | +34% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.4 | $5.98 | +36% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.49 | $1.9 | +28% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.65 | $4.91 | +35% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.12 | $5.77 | +40% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.52 | $2.73 | +8% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.33 | $2.89 | +24% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.2 | $2.38 | +8% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.8 | $2.17 | +21% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.7 | $16 | +50% |
| Transport | +43% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.64 | $2.38 | +45% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74 | $108 | +46% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.9 | $4.14 | +43% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.29 | $1.76 | +36% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.68 | $1.01 | +49% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $20,187 | $28,416 | +41% |
| Dining out | +38% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | $23 | +61% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $93.6 | $106 | +13% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.08 | $12.5 | +38% |
| Cappuccino | $3.72 | $4.86 | +31% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.73 | $2.58 | +49% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.94 | $7.04 | +43% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.59 | $8.5 | +52% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.79 | +25% |
| Telecom | +22% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.3 | $61.5 | +13% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.6 | $57.2 | +7% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.36 | +50% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | $16.1 | +24% |
| Utilities & household | +28% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $171 | +40% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.2 | +25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.41 | $4.58 | +34% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.06 | $1.33 | +25% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $20 | +11% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $61.5 | $88.8 | +44% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.3 | $15.2 | +24% |
| Men's haircut | $26.7 | $28.6 | +7% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.3 | $25.2 | +24% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,472 | $2,271 | +54% |
3,186 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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