Cost of living
Kopavogur compared to Capital Region (Iceland)
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Overview comparison
KopavogurCapital Region (Iceland)
Consumer prices in Kopavogur are roughly 87% higher than in Capital Region (Iceland).
Cost of living
| Item | Kopavogur | Capital Region (Iceland) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,682 | 255 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,993 | 815 |
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| Without rent one person | 938 | 266 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,469 | 548 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,397.51 | 92.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,563.83 | 217.18 |
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| Food person | 802 | 147 |
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| Food family | 2,000 | 318 |
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| Transport person | 75.7 | 47.71 |
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| Transport family | 177.27 | 107.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.86 years | 68.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kopavogur | Capital Region (Iceland) |
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| Lunch Menu | 22.7 | 0.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 83.83 | 10.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 19.04 | 4.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.74 | 4.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.78 | 1.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.67 | 0.29 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kopavogur | Capital Region (Iceland) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,364.48 | 86.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 919.29 | 55.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,017.45 | 269.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,812.04 | 180 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.53 | 11.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.71 | 20.33 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 75.57 | 14.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kopavogur | Capital Region (Iceland) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.48 | 12.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,529 | 835 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,090 | 349 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.61 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.31% | 8.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.84 | 4.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.99 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kopavogur | Capital Region (Iceland) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 0.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.05 | 0.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.24 | 1.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.62 | 8.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.72 | 2.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 24.65 | 6.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.89 | 0.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Kopavogur | Capital Region (Iceland) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.9 | 12.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.27 | 3.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 97.85 | 6.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 48.76 | 1.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 125.59 | 17.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 127.75 | 36.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 296.9 | 51.58 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,287 | 779 |
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