Cost of living
Westfjords compared to Keflavik
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Overview comparison
WestfjordsKeflavik
Consumer prices in Westfjords are roughly 35% higher than in Keflavik.
Cost of living
| Item | Westfjords | Keflavik |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,712 | 2,266 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,871 | 4,611 |
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| Without rent one person | 997 | 1,080 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,806 | 3,049 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,740.8 | 1,192.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,025.9 | 1,327.52 |
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| Food person | 911 | 844 |
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| Food family | 2,224 | 2,333 |
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| Transport person | 94.82 | 93.8 |
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| Transport family | 241.79 | 271.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.19 years | 69.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Westfjords | Keflavik |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.33 | 26.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 101.4 | 124.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 17.66 | 14.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.97 | 6.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.97 | 4.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Westfjords | Keflavik |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,558 | 1,318.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,850.1 | 825.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,177.98 | 1,546.14 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,776.17 | 1,360.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.73 | 25.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.44 | 44.76 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.55 | 63.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Westfjords | Keflavik |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.09 | 5.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,503 | 2,780 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,156 | 1,964 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 5.27 | 4.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.78% | 75.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.12 | 25.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.21 | 2.67 |
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Groceries
| Item | Westfjords | Keflavik |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 1.63 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.43 | 3.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.04 | 4.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.42 | 15.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22 | 21.02 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 41.72 | 28.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.39 | 2.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 | 1.63 |
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Other
| Item | Westfjords | Keflavik |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 83.27 | 50.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.21 | 12.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 83.92 | 93.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 47.85 | 43.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 131.08 | 120.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 151.95 | 175.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 298.4 | 219.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,845 | 5,750 |
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