Reykjavík vs Manchester Cost of Living
Reykjavík (Iceland) · Overall index 78.7 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 27% cheaper than Reykjavík.
- Transport in Manchester is 34% cheaper than in Reykjavík.
- Rent in Manchester is 29% cheaper than in Reykjavík.
| Item | Reykjavík | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -29% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,354 | $1,708 | -27% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,374 | $1,022 | -26% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $4,672 | $2,649 | -43% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,558 | $2,136 | -16% |
| Groceries | -24% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.28 | $0.92 | -28% |
| White bread (500g) | $4.21 | $2.87 | -32% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.67 | $3.33 | -29% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.47 | $3.32 | -26% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $12.4 | $11.2 | -10% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $12.5 | $10.4 | -17% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $19.2 | $15.1 | -21% |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.98 | $3.94 | -34% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.9 | $1.37 | -28% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.91 | $3.67 | -25% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.77 | $4.39 | -24% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $2.22 | -19% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.89 | $2 | -31% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.38 | $2.08 | -13% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.17 | $1.88 | -13% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $16 | $10.5 | -34% |
| Transport | -34% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.38 | $1.69 | -29% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $108 | $73 | -32% |
| Taxi, base fare | $4.14 | $2.89 | -30% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.76 | $1.22 | -31% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $1.01 | $0.59 | -42% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $28,416 | $17,866 | -37% |
| Dining out | -28% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $23 | $14.8 | -36% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $106 | $87 | -18% |
| Fast food combo meal | $12.5 | $8.79 | -30% |
| Cappuccino | $4.86 | $4.09 | -16% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.58 | $2 | -22% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $7.04 | $4.51 | -36% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $8.5 | $5.43 | -36% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.79 | $1.27 | -29% |
| Telecom | -25% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $61.5 | $49 | -20% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $57.2 | $46.5 | -19% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.36 | $0.28 | -22% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $16.1 | $10.4 | -35% |
| Utilities & household | -24% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $171 | $122 | -29% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.2 | $0.17 | -15% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.58 | $3.22 | -30% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.33 | $1.09 | -18% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $20 | $18 | -10% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $88.8 | $66.4 | -25% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $15.2 | $10.2 | -33% |
| Men's haircut | $28.6 | $24.6 | -14% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $25.2 | $20 | -21% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $2,271 | $1,443 | -36% |
3,182 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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