Cost of living in Nikaia is 48% lower than in Hafnarfjorur (without rent).
Rent in Nikaia is 62% cheaper than in Hafnarfjorur.
Cost of living including rent in Nikaia is 56% lower than in Hafnarfjorur.
Food in Nikaia is 48% cheaper than in Hafnarfjorur.
Transport in Nikaia is 49% cheaper than in Hafnarfjorur.
| Nikaia | Hafnarfjorur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nikaia | Hafnarfjorur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.3 $ | 107 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.81 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.42 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.71 $ | 2.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.25 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.99 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.86 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.73 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.6 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.13 $ | 12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 4.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.3 $ | 71.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.08 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ | 24.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.1 $ | 84.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.1 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.23 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.94 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.76 $ | 3.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
222 $ | 68.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.7 $ | 71.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 390 $ | 1,371 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 830 $ | 2,238 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 490 $ | 1,586 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,068 $ | 2,434 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,245 $ | 5,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,545 $ | 4,299 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,037 $ | 3,862 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.28 % | 6.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.5 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.83 $ | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 12.3 $ | 47.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83 $ | 152 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.3 $ | 113 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 511 $ | 255 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,024 $ | 6,122 $ |