Cost of living
Western Region (Iceland) compared to Akureyri
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Overview comparison
Western Region (Iceland)Akureyri
Consumer prices in Akureyri are roughly 25% higher than in Western Region (Iceland).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Region (Iceland) | Akureyri |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,525 | 2,116 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,302 | 4,693 |
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| Without rent one person | 718 | 1,197 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,986 | 2,453 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 512.83 | 1,185.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,089.14 | 2,110.36 |
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| Food person | 718 | 710 |
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| Food family | 1,655 | 1,697 |
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| Transport person | 66.67 | 67.28 |
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| Transport family | 167.91 | 223.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.93 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Region (Iceland) | Akureyri |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.62 | 24.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 67.57 | 125.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.01 | 17.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.73 | 9.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.18 | 4.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.46 | 3.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Region (Iceland) | Akureyri |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 566.9 | 1,300.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 362.82 | 1,006.7 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,122.24 | 2,007.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,168.6 | 2,078 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.26 | 84.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.25 | 117.4 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.29 | 94.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Region (Iceland) | Akureyri |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.6 | 5.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,216 | 4,655 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,838 | 3,641 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.15 | 3.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.23% | 68.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.8 | 25.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.16 | 1.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Region (Iceland) | Akureyri |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2 | 2.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.03 | 4.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.45 | 10.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.24 | 13.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.78 | 29.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.12 | 3.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Western Region (Iceland) | Akureyri |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 77.63 | 64.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.94 | 14.76 |
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| Doctors visit | 50.22 | 67.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8 | 49.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 88.67 | 133.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 118.17 | 142.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 228.45 | 350.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,531 | 6,928 |
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