Cost of living comparison
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Powell River vs. Reykjavik Cost of Living Summary
Powell River is 3.0% more expensive than Reykjavik.
- Restaurants
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pay 32.2% less in Powell River
- Groceries
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pay 0.8% less in Powell River
- Transportation
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pay 55.3% less in Powell River
- Housing
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pay 3.1% less in Powell River
- Childcare
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pay 2.8 times more in Powell River
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 25.4% less in Powell River
- Clothing
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pay 46.8% less in Powell River
Expenses including transportation, clothing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, housing, and groceries are lower in Powell River. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Powell River.
Powell River vs. Reykjavik Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Powell River instead of Reykjavik, you would:
pay 32.2% less for restaurants
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Reykjavik
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Powell River
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$27.48
ISK3,473
|
$17.94
CA$24.72
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$22.76
ISK2,877
|
$13.99
CA$19.28
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.34
ISK422
|
$2.15
CA$2.97
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.70
ISK341
|
$2.15
CA$2.97
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pay 0.8% less for groceries
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Reykjavik
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Powell River
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.63
ISK586
|
$3.35
CA$4.61
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$9.44
ISK1,193
|
$11.23
CA$15.47
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.63
ISK964
|
$12.21
CA$16.83
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.50
ISK822
|
$4.54
CA$6.26
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.29
ISK1,427
|
$5.57
CA$7.67
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.59
ISK201
|
$1.84
CA$2.54
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.17
ISK148
|
$0.87
CA$1.20
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.49
ISK188
|
$1.95
CA$2.69
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.54
ISK321
|
$2.17
CA$2.99
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.70
ISK214
|
$1.49
CA$2.05
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.13
ISK143
|
$1.42
CA$1.96
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pay 55.3% less for transportation
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Reykjavik
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Powell River
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.66
ISK1,221
|
$4.80
CA$6.61
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$88.58
ISK11,197
|
$35.88
CA$49.44
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$50,771.00
ISK6,417,454
|
$22,245.28
CA$30,652.88
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$28.07
ISK3,548
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pay 3.1% less for housing
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Reykjavik
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Powell River
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$81.97
ISK10,361
|
$71.28
CA$98.22
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,259.48
ISK285,599
|
$1,219.90
CA$1,680.96
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,034.90
ISK257,212
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$1,040.51
CA$1,433.76
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$60.87
ISK7,694
|
$119.09
CA$164.10
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pay 2.8 times more for childcare
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Reykjavik
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Powell River
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$327.78
ISK41,431
|
$932.87
CA$1,285.44
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$30,711.08
ISK3,881,881
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pay 25.4% less for entertainment and sports
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Reykjavik
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Powell River
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$13.12
ISK1,659
|
$5.02
CA$6.92
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.17
ISK780
|
$3.95
CA$5.44
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.94
ISK1,761
|
$17.94
CA$24.72
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$87.35
ISK11,041
|
$69.37
CA$95.58
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.18
ISK2,172
|
$10.76
CA$14.83
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pay 46.8% less for clothing
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Reykjavik
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Powell River
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$145.10
ISK18,340
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$44.25
CA$60.98
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$63.97
ISK8,086
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$52.62
CA$72.51
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$193.43
ISK24,449
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$93.29
CA$128.54
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$248.79
ISK31,447
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$129.17
CA$177.98
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