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Bullhead City vs. Reykjavik Cost of Living Summary

Bullhead City is 14.6% cheaper than Reykjavik.

Restaurants: pay 29.3% less in Bullhead City
Groceries: pay 30.3% less in Bullhead City
Transportation: pay 50.1% less in Bullhead City
Housing: pay 18.4% more in Bullhead City
Childcare: pay 95.0% more in Bullhead City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 45.4% less in Bullhead City
Clothing: pay 60.3% less in Bullhead City

The cost of childcare and housing in Bullhead City are more expensive than in Reykjavik. Expenses including clothing, transportation, entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Bullhead City. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Bullhead City.

Bullhead City vs. Reykjavik Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Bullhead City instead of Reykjavik, you would:

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pay 29.3% less for restaurants

	Reykjavik	Bullhead City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$27.48 ISK3,473	$23.00	-16.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$22.76 ISK2,877	$10.50	-53.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.34 ISK422	$2.38	-28.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.70 ISK341	$2.21	-18.2%
Average			-29.3%

Reykjavik vs. Bullhead City - Cost of restaurants

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pay 30.3% less for groceries

	Reykjavik	Bullhead City
Bread 1 loaf	$4.63 ISK586	$3.97	-14.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$9.44 ISK1,193	$6.13	-35.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.63 ISK964	$3.66	-52.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.50 ISK822	$4.14	-36.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$11.29 ISK1,427	$3.58	-68.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.59 ISK201	$1.91	+19.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.17 ISK148	$0.70	-40.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.49 ISK188	$1.15	-23.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.54 ISK321	$1.45	-43.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.70 ISK214	$1.02	-39.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.13 ISK143	$1.11	-1.5%
Average			-30.3%

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pay 50.1% less for transportation

	Reykjavik	Bullhead City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$9.66 ISK1,221	$3.77	-61.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$88.58 ISK11,197	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$50,771.00 ISK6,417,454	$25,000.00	-50.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$28.07 ISK3,548	$17.22	-38.6%
Average			-50.1%

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pay 18.4% more for housing

	Reykjavik	Bullhead City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$81.97 ISK10,361	$55.00	-32.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,259.48 ISK285,599	$1,097.50	-51.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$2,034.90 ISK257,212	$975.00	-52.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$60.87 ISK7,694	$188.62	+209.9%
Average			+18.4%

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pay 95.0% more for childcare

	Reykjavik	Bullhead City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$327.78 ISK41,431	$1,179.50	+259.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$30,711.08 ISK3,881,881	$9,250.00	-69.9%
Average			+95.0%

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pay 45.4% less for entertainment and sports

	Reykjavik	Bullhead City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$13.12 ISK1,659	$6.00	-54.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.17 ISK780	$4.88	-21.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$13.94 ISK1,761	$9.00	-35.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$87.35 ISK11,041	$27.50	-68.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$17.18 ISK2,172	$9.00	-47.6%
Average			-45.4%

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pay 60.3% less for clothing

	Reykjavik	Bullhead City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$145.10 ISK18,340	$32.50	-77.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$63.97 ISK8,086	$39.46	-38.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$193.43 ISK24,449	$72.50	-62.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$248.79 ISK31,447	$92.18	-63.0%
Average			-60.3%

Reykjavik vs. Bullhead City - Cost of clothing

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