Cost of living
Hafnarfjorur compared to Reykjavik
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Overview comparison
HafnarfjorurReykjavik
Consumer prices in Reykjavik are roughly 18% higher than in Hafnarfjorur.
Cost of living
| Item | Hafnarfjorur | Reykjavik |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,147 | 3,355 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,824 | 6,198 |
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| Without rent one person | 850 | 954 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,869 | 3,633 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,302.52 | 1,818.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,917.97 | 3,091.73 |
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| Food person | 722 | 710 |
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| Food family | 1,825 | 2,224 |
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| Transport person | 92.23 | 105.23 |
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| Transport family | 232.08 | 246.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.26 years | 71.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hafnarfjorur | Reykjavik |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.39 | 23.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 95.52 | 122.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 15.06 | 23.02 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.31 | 8.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.32 | 5.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.95 | 3.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hafnarfjorur | Reykjavik |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,747.47 | 2,054.8 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,483.45 | 1,779.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,109.31 | 2,155.13 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,889.3 | 2,705.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.92 | 40.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 56.38 | 76.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.18 | 87.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hafnarfjorur | Reykjavik |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.6 | 8.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,792 | 7,614 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,372 | 4,196 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.84 | 4.06 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 65.36% | 72.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.76 | 29.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.95 | 2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hafnarfjorur | Reykjavik |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 | 1.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.27 | 3.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.53 | 4.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.34 | 17.01 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.5 | 22.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 37.49 | 43.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.9 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.41 |
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Other
| Item | Hafnarfjorur | Reykjavik |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 78.85 | 86.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.05 | 12.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 93.52 | 94.47 |
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| Haircut, simple | 46.99 | 40.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 130.46 | 100.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 165.72 | 130.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 294.12 | 248.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,899 | 5,435 |
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