Cost of living comparison
compared to
Johnson City vs. Reykjavik Cost of Living Summary
Johnson City is 13.2% cheaper than Reykjavik.
- Restaurants
-
pay 41.8% less in Johnson City
- Groceries
-
pay 8.8% less in Johnson City
- Transportation
-
pay 51.0% less in Johnson City
- Housing
-
pay 1.8% more in Johnson City
- Childcare
-
pay 2.1 times more in Johnson City
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 45.5% less in Johnson City
- Clothing
-
pay 55.0% less in Johnson City
The cost of childcare and housing in Johnson City are more expensive than in Reykjavik. Expenses including clothing, transportation, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Johnson City. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Johnson City.
Johnson City vs. Reykjavik Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Johnson City instead of Reykjavik, you would:
pay 41.8% less for restaurants
|
Reykjavik
|
Johnson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$27.48
ISK3,473
|
$13.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$22.76
ISK2,877
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.34
ISK422
|
$2.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.70
ISK341
|
$1.75
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Johnson City - Cost of restaurants
pay 8.8% less for groceries
|
Reykjavik
|
Johnson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.63
ISK586
|
$3.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$9.44
ISK1,193
|
$3.67
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.63
ISK964
|
$3.87
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.50
ISK822
|
$3.19
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.29
ISK1,427
|
$6.24
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.59
ISK201
|
$3.53
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.17
ISK148
|
$0.72
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.49
ISK188
|
$1.81
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.54
ISK321
|
$1.62
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.70
ISK214
|
$1.56
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.13
ISK143
|
$1.96
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Johnson City - Cost of groceries
pay 51.0% less for transportation
|
Reykjavik
|
Johnson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.66
ISK1,221
|
$2.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$88.58
ISK11,197
|
$37.50
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$50,771.00
ISK6,417,454
|
$32,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$28.07
ISK3,548
|
$17.18
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Johnson City - Cost of transportation
pay 1.8% more for housing
|
Reykjavik
|
Johnson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$81.97
ISK10,361
|
$55.80
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,259.48
ISK285,599
|
$1,200.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,034.90
ISK257,212
|
$1,012.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$60.87
ISK7,694
|
$143.76
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Johnson City - Cost of housing
pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
Reykjavik
|
Johnson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$327.78
ISK41,431
|
$1,208.33
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$30,711.08
ISK3,881,881
|
$14,500.00
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Johnson City - Cost of childcare
pay 45.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Reykjavik
|
Johnson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$13.12
ISK1,659
|
$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.17
ISK780
|
$3.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.94
ISK1,761
|
$6.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$87.35
ISK11,041
|
$46.66
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.18
ISK2,172
|
$13.00
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Johnson City - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 55.0% less for clothing
|
Reykjavik
|
Johnson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$145.10
ISK18,340
|
$37.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$63.97
ISK8,086
|
$36.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$193.43
ISK24,449
|
$97.50
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$248.79
ISK31,447
|
$116.66
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Johnson City - Cost of clothing
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