Cost of living comparison
compared to
Akureyri vs. London Cost of Living Summary
Akureyri is 11.5% more expensive than London.
- Restaurants
-
pay 41.5% more in Akureyri
- Groceries
-
pay 80.0% more in Akureyri
- Transportation
-
pay 22.7% more in Akureyri
- Housing
-
pay 38.9% more in Akureyri
- Childcare
-
pay 85.1% less in Akureyri
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.7% less in Akureyri
- Clothing
-
pay 15.8% less in Akureyri
The cost of groceries, restaurants, housing, and transportation in Akureyri are more expensive than in London. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Akureyri. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Akureyri.
Akureyri vs. London Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Akureyri instead of London, you would:
pay 41.5% more for restaurants
|
London
|
Akureyri
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$26.73
£19.99
|
$24.61
ISK3,110
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.02
£8.24
|
$22.56
ISK2,851
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.12
£2.33
|
$3.42
ISK432
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.93
£1.44
|
$3.08
ISK389
|
|
London vs. Akureyri - Cost of restaurants
pay 80.0% more for groceries
|
London
|
Akureyri
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.16
£1.61
|
$2.35
ISK297
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.54
£4.14
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.58
£4.92
|
$10.87
ISK1,374
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.02
£3.75
|
$8.20
ISK1,037
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.95
£2.95
|
$11.16
ISK1,411
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.53
£1.14
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.83
£0.62
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.44
£1.07
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.64
£1.23
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.76
£0.57
|
?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.83
£0.62
|
?? | |
London vs. Akureyri - Cost of groceries
pay 22.7% more for transportation
|
London
|
Akureyri
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.12
£5.33
|
$9.75
ISK1,232
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$240.54
£179.89
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,798.76
£28,267.08
|
$41,010.50
ISK5,183,727
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$31.75
£23.74
|
?? | |
London vs. Akureyri - Cost of transportation
pay 38.9% more for housing
|
London
|
Akureyri
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$42.83
£32.03
|
$164.04
ISK20,735
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$3,083.09
£2,305.63
|
$1,804.46
ISK228,084
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,340.14
£1,750.03
|
$1,804.46
ISK228,084
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$255.85
£191.33
|
$94.08
ISK11,892
|
|
London vs. Akureyri - Cost of housing
pay 85.1% less for childcare
|
London
|
Akureyri
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,480.84
£1,855.25
|
$369.09
ISK46,654
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,512.27
£21,322.36
|
?? | |
London vs. Akureyri - Cost of childcare
pay 1.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
London
|
Akureyri
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.69
£6.50
|
$11.07
ISK1,400
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.21
£3.90
|
$4.98
ISK629
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$22.72
£16.99
|
$13.70
ISK1,731
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$64.95
£48.57
|
$85.30
ISK10,782
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$20.05
£14.99
|
$15.38
ISK1,944
|
|
London vs. Akureyri - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 15.8% less for clothing
|
London
|
Akureyri
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$116.11
£86.83
|
$82.02
ISK10,367
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$52.02
£38.90
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$125.96
£94.20
|
$123.03
ISK15,551
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$160.88
£120.31
|
?? | |
London vs. Akureyri - Cost of clothing
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