Cost of living in Akureyri is 13% higher than in Tel Aviv (without rent).
Rent in Akureyri is 5% cheaper than in Tel Aviv.
Cost of living including rent in Akureyri is 2% higher than in Tel Aviv.
Food in Akureyri is 20% more expensive than in Tel Aviv.
Transport in Akureyri is 16% cheaper than in Tel Aviv.
| Akureyri | Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Akureyri | Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22 $ | 19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 118 $ | 87.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 18.4 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.69 $ | 8.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.12 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.85 $ | 2.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.01 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.59 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.88 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.74 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 20 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.28 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.2 $ | 10.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.33 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 73.8 $ | 65.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.22 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.9 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 83.2 $ | 127 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.34 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.78 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.32 $ | 3.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83 $ | 144 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
95.8 $ | 27.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,090 $ | 1,112 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,746 $ | 1,945 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,208 $ | 1,517 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,019 $ | 2,805 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,445 $ | 17,838 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,283 $ | 12,149 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,866 $ | 3,212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.93 % | 4.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Haircut | 46.8 $ | 18.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 142 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 125 $ | 104 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 297 $ | 1,156 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,208 $ | 26,491 $ |