Cost of living
Austurland compared to Westfjords
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Westfjords are roughly 12% higher than in Austurland.
Cost of living
| Item | Austurland | Westfjords |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,641 | 2,712 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,454 | 6,871 |
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| Without rent one person | 927 | 997 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,458 | 2,806 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,379.03 | 1,740.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,002.88 | 3,025.9 |
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| Food person | 750 | 911 |
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| Food family | 1,788 | 2,224 |
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| Transport person | 94.21 | 94.82 |
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| Transport family | 203.87 | 241.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.54 years | 68.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Austurland | Westfjords |
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| Lunch Menu | 23.12 | 17.33 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 98.82 | 101.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 21.51 | 17.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.88 | 8.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.4 | 5.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.55 | 2.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Austurland | Westfjords |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,760.63 | 1,558 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,501.57 | 1,850.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,921.09 | 3,177.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,459.59 | 2,776.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.44 | 36.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.62 | 66.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 80.38 | 70.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Austurland | Westfjords |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.17 | 9.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,751 | 5,503 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,819 | 5,156 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.17 | 5.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 82.06% | 70.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.21 | 21.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.2 | 2.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Austurland | Westfjords |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.73 | 3.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.86 | 7.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.15 | 16.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.1 | 22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 39.62 | 41.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.63 | 2.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 | 1.38 |
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Other
| Item | Austurland | Westfjords |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 63.72 | 83.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.73 | 15.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 69.56 | 83.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 52.15 | 47.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 124.1 | 131.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.45 | 151.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 210.88 | 298.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,687 | 6,845 |
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