Cost of living comparison
compared to
Tunbridge Wells vs. Reykjavik Cost of Living Summary
Tunbridge Wells is 12.9% more expensive than Reykjavik.
- Restaurants
-
pay 37.9% less in Tunbridge Wells
- Groceries
-
pay 44.2% less in Tunbridge Wells
- Transportation
-
pay 1.9% less in Tunbridge Wells
- Housing
-
pay 28.7% more in Tunbridge Wells
- Childcare
-
pay 3.1 times more in Tunbridge Wells
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 22.5% less in Tunbridge Wells
- Clothing
-
pay 45.4% less in Tunbridge Wells
The cost of childcare and housing in Tunbridge Wells are more expensive than in Reykjavik. Expenses including clothing, groceries, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Tunbridge Wells. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Tunbridge Wells.
Tunbridge Wells vs. Reykjavik Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Tunbridge Wells instead of Reykjavik, you would:
pay 37.9% less for restaurants
|
Reykjavik
|
Tunbridge Wells
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$27.48
ISK3,473
|
$26.71
£19.97
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$22.76
ISK2,877
|
$10.02
£7.49
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.34
ISK422
|
$2.00
£1.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.70
ISK341
|
$1.27
£0.95
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Tunbridge Wells - Cost of restaurants
pay 44.2% less for groceries
|
Reykjavik
|
Tunbridge Wells
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.63
ISK586
|
$1.67
£1.25
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$9.44
ISK1,193
|
$5.65
£4.22
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.63
ISK964
|
$5.49
£4.10
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.50
ISK822
|
$3.77
£2.82
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.29
ISK1,427
|
$3.82
£2.85
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.59
ISK201
|
$1.21
£0.91
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.17
ISK148
|
$0.47
£0.35
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.49
ISK188
|
$1.27
£0.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.54
ISK321
|
$1.48
£1.10
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.70
ISK214
|
$0.65
£0.49
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.13
ISK143
|
$0.63
£0.47
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Tunbridge Wells - Cost of groceries
pay 1.9% less for transportation
|
Reykjavik
|
Tunbridge Wells
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.66
ISK1,221
|
$7.08
£5.30
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$88.58
ISK11,197
|
$133.54
£99.87
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$50,771.00
ISK6,417,454
|
$37,772.71
£28,247.61
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$28.07
ISK3,548
|
$26.33
£19.69
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Tunbridge Wells - Cost of transportation
pay 28.7% more for housing
|
Reykjavik
|
Tunbridge Wells
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$81.97
ISK10,361
|
$45.91
£34.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,259.48
ISK285,599
|
$1,468.98
£1,098.55
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,034.90
ISK257,212
|
$1,201.89
£898.81
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$60.87
ISK7,694
|
$203.74
£152.36
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Tunbridge Wells - Cost of housing
pay 3.1 times more for childcare
|
Reykjavik
|
Tunbridge Wells
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$327.78
ISK41,431
|
$1,780.58
£1,331.57
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$30,711.08
ISK3,881,881
|
$25,818.36
£19,307.77
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Tunbridge Wells - Cost of childcare
pay 22.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Reykjavik
|
Tunbridge Wells
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$13.12
ISK1,659
|
$7.34
£5.49
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.17
ISK780
|
$4.45
£3.33
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.94
ISK1,761
|
$20.03
£14.98
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$87.35
ISK11,041
|
$33.39
£24.97
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.18
ISK2,172
|
$13.35
£9.99
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Tunbridge Wells - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 45.4% less for clothing
|
Reykjavik
|
Tunbridge Wells
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$145.10
ISK18,340
|
$75.67
£56.59
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$63.97
ISK8,086
|
$48.34
£36.15
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$193.43
ISK24,449
|
$100.16
£74.90
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$248.79
ISK31,447
|
$96.82
£72.40
|
|
Reykjavik vs. Tunbridge Wells - Cost of clothing
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