Cost of living
Akureyri compared to Hofudborgarsvaedid
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Overview comparison
AkureyriHofudborgarsvaedid
Consumer prices in Hofudborgarsvaedid are roughly 20% higher than in Akureyri.
Cost of living
| Item | Akureyri | Hofudborgarsvaedid |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,116 | 3,345 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,693 | 6,413 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,197 | 915 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,453 | 3,666 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,185.14 | 1,515.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,110.36 | 2,997.23 |
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| Food person | 710 | 936 |
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| Food family | 1,697 | 2,017 |
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| Transport person | 67.28 | 71.95 |
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| Transport family | 223.41 | 239.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 76 years | 74.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Akureyri | Hofudborgarsvaedid |
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| Lunch Menu | 24.59 | 21.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 125.36 | 114.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 17.97 | 16.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.84 | 8.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.22 | 5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.01 | 3.64 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Akureyri | Hofudborgarsvaedid |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,300.08 | 2,047.54 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,006.7 | 1,356.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,007.34 | 2,526.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,078 | 2,490.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.72 | 36.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.4 | 58.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 94.42 | 79.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Akureyri | Hofudborgarsvaedid |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.8 | 7.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,655 | 5,564 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,641 | 5,700 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.87 | 4.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.9% | 76.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.86 | 27.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.93 | 2.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | Akureyri | Hofudborgarsvaedid |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.88 | 1.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.93 | 3.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.35 | 4.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.58 | 17.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.25 | 24.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 29.47 | 37.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.12 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.25 |
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Other
| Item | Akureyri | Hofudborgarsvaedid |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 64.81 | 67.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.76 | 12.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 67.38 | 97.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 49.95 | 47.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 133.97 | 130.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 142.89 | 168.06 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 350.01 | 294.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,928 | 6,441 |
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