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Hilton Head Island vs. Reykjavik Cost of Living Summary

Hilton Head Island is 11.0% cheaper than Reykjavik.

Restaurants: pay 28.7% less in Hilton Head Island
Groceries: pay 31.5% less in Hilton Head Island
Transportation: pay 52.9% less in Hilton Head Island
Housing: pay 22.0% more in Hilton Head Island
Childcare: pay 2.2 times more in Hilton Head Island
Entertainment and Sports: pay 41.1% less in Hilton Head Island
Clothing: pay 62.9% less in Hilton Head Island

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

Hilton Head Island vs. Reykjavik Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Hilton Head Island instead of Reykjavik, you would:

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pay 28.7% less for restaurants

	Reykjavik	Hilton Head Island
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$27.48 ISK3,473	$20.00	-27.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$22.76 ISK2,877	$11.00	-51.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.34 ISK422	$3.00	-10.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.70 ISK341	$2.00	-25.8%
Average			-28.7%

Reykjavik vs. Hilton Head Island - Cost of restaurants

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pay 31.5% less for groceries

	Reykjavik	Hilton Head Island
Bread 1 loaf	$4.63 ISK586	$3.58	-22.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$9.44 ISK1,193	$4.41	-53.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.63 ISK964	$2.75	-64.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.50 ISK822	$2.88	-55.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$11.29 ISK1,427	$3.95	-65.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.59 ISK201	$1.95	+22.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.17 ISK148	$0.66	-43.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.49 ISK188	$1.35	-9.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.54 ISK321	$1.82	-28.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.70 ISK214	$1.11	-34.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.13 ISK143	$1.21	+7.1%
Average			-31.5%

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pay 52.9% less for transportation

	Reykjavik	Hilton Head Island
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$9.66 ISK1,221	$2.55	-73.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$88.58 ISK11,197	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$50,771.00 ISK6,417,454	$32,000.00	-37.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$28.07 ISK3,548	$14.55	-48.1%
Average			-52.9%

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pay 22.0% more for housing

	Reykjavik	Hilton Head Island
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$81.97 ISK10,361	$60.90	-25.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,259.48 ISK285,599	$2,133.33	-5.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$2,034.90 ISK257,212	$1,800.00	-11.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$60.87 ISK7,694	$140.49	+130.8%
Average			+22.0%

Reykjavik vs. Hilton Head Island - Cost of housing

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pay 2.2 times more for childcare

	Reykjavik	Hilton Head Island
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$327.78 ISK41,431	$1,312.50	+300.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$30,711.08 ISK3,881,881	$11,133.33	-63.7%
Average			+118.3%

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pay 41.1% less for entertainment and sports

	Reykjavik	Hilton Head Island
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$13.12 ISK1,659	$5.50	-58.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.17 ISK780	$5.00	-19.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$13.94 ISK1,761	$8.99	-35.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$87.35 ISK11,041	$20.00	-77.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$17.18 ISK2,172	$14.50	-15.6%
Average			-41.1%

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pay 62.9% less for clothing

	Reykjavik	Hilton Head Island
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$145.10 ISK18,340	$35.00	-75.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$63.97 ISK8,086	$35.00	-45.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$193.43 ISK24,449	$80.00	-58.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$248.79 ISK31,447	$70.00	-71.9%
Average			-62.9%

Reykjavik vs. Hilton Head Island - Cost of clothing

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