Cost of living in Hafnarfjorur is 39% higher than in Galway (without rent).
Rent in Hafnarfjorur is 8% cheaper than in Galway.
Cost of living including rent in Hafnarfjorur is 7% higher than in Galway.
Food in Hafnarfjorur is 38% more expensive than in Galway.
Transport in Hafnarfjorur is 16% more expensive than in Galway.
| Hafnarfjorur | Galway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hafnarfjorur | Galway | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.1 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 107 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 18.3 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.1 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.07 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.74 $ | 2.13 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.61 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.77 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 9.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 32.5 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.75 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 21.2 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.25 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12 $ | 17.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.39 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 71.3 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.29 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.9 $ | 22.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 84.3 $ | 59.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.35 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.69 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.31 $ | 2.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.6 $ | 147 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.9 $ | 224 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.2 $ | 47.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,371 $ | 1,424 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,238 $ | 2,397 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,586 $ | 1,615 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,434 $ | 3,077 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,359 $ | 4,444 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,299 $ | 3,632 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,862 $ | 3,313 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.46 % | 4.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.6 $ | 54.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 47.4 $ | 16.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 152 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 113 $ | 83.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 255 $ | 1,015 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,122 $ | 7,840 $ |