Cost of living comparison
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Reykjavik vs. Valdivia Cost of Living Summary
Reykjavik is 3.2 times more expensive than Valdivia.
- Restaurants
- pay 2.8 times more in Reykjavik
- Groceries
- pay 2.2 times more in Reykjavik
- Transportation
- pay 2.6 times more in Reykjavik
- Housing
- pay 3.2 times more in Reykjavik
- Childcare
- pay 5.5 times more in Reykjavik
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 3.0 times more in Reykjavik
- Clothing
- pay 3.3 times more in Reykjavik
Reykjavik vs. Valdivia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Reykjavik instead of Valdivia, you would:
pay 2.8 times more for restaurants
Valdivia | Reykjavik | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $6.51 CLF0.1500 | $27.48 ISK3,476 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $6.93 CLF0.1600 | $22.76 ISK2,879 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.05 CLF0.0500 | $3.34 ISK422 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.31 CLF0.0300 | $2.70 ISK341 | |
Valdivia vs. Reykjavik - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.2 times more for groceries
Valdivia | Reykjavik | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.36 CLF0.0300 | $4.63 ISK586 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.59 CLF0.1100 | $9.44 ISK1,194 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.48 CLF0.1100 | $7.63 ISK965 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $3.08 CLF0.0700 | $6.50 ISK822 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $3.00 CLF0.0700 | $11.29 ISK1,428 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.00 CLF0.0200 | $1.59 ISK201 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.87 CLF0.0200 | $1.17 ISK148 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.83 CLF0.0200 | $1.49 ISK188 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.85 CLF0.0200 | $2.54 ISK321 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.09 CLF0.0300 | $1.70 ISK215 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.71 CLF0.0200 | $1.13 ISK143 | |
Valdivia vs. Reykjavik - Cost of groceries
pay 2.6 times more for transportation
Valdivia | Reykjavik | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.23 CLF0.1200 | $9.66 ISK1,222 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | $88.58 ISK11,205 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $15,217.69 CLF357.1700 | $50,771.00 ISK6M | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | $28.07 ISK3,550 | |
Valdivia vs. Reykjavik - Cost of transportation
pay 3.2 times more for housing
Valdivia | Reykjavik | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $31.50 CLF0.7400 | $81.97 ISK10,368 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $590.54 CLF13.8600 | $2,259.48 ISK286K | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $380.57 CLF8.9300 | $2,034.90 ISK257K | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $70.92 CLF1.6600 | $60.87 ISK7,700 | |
Valdivia vs. Reykjavik - Cost of housing
pay 5.5 times more for childcare
Valdivia | Reykjavik | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $251.97 CLF5.9100 | $327.78 ISK41,461 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $3,149.57 CLF73.9200 | $30,711.08 ISK4M | |
Valdivia vs. Reykjavik - Cost of childcare
pay 3.0 times more for entertainment and sports
Valdivia | Reykjavik | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $3.67 CLF0.0900 | $13.12 ISK1,660 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $2.15 CLF0.0500 | $6.17 ISK781 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $5.25 CLF0.1200 | $13.94 ISK1,763 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $41.99 CLF0.9900 | $87.35 ISK11,049 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $4.72 CLF0.1100 | $17.18 ISK2,174 | |
Valdivia vs. Reykjavik - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 3.3 times more for clothing
Valdivia | Reykjavik | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $52.49 CLF1.2300 | $145.10 ISK18,353 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $18.19 CLF0.4300 | $63.97 ISK8,091 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $50.74 CLF1.1900 | $193.43 ISK24,467 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $78.74 CLF1.8500 | $248.79 ISK31,470 | |
Valdivia vs. Reykjavik - Cost of clothing
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