Cost of living in Zeitz is 29% lower than in Akureyri (without rent).
Rent in Zeitz is 50% cheaper than in Akureyri.
Cost of living including rent in Zeitz is 41% lower than in Akureyri.
Food in Zeitz is 26% cheaper than in Akureyri.
Transport in Zeitz is 16% cheaper than in Akureyri.
| Zeitz | Akureyri | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Zeitz | Akureyri | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.6 $ | 22 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.4 $ | 118 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 18.4 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.43 $ | 9.69 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.47 $ | 4.12 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.98 $ | 2.85 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.73 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 3.01 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 2.21 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 4.59 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 9.88 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 15.5 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.2 $ | 26 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 1.84 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.81 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.64 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.33 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.59 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 2.74 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.37 $ | 20 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 3.28 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 9.14 $ | 11.2 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.14 $ | 4.33 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.5 $ | 73.8 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 2.22 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 23 $ | 24.9 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.4 $ | 83.2 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 11.6 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.52 $ | 5.34 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.6 $ | 4.78 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.82 $ | 3.32 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 131 $ | 83 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 204 $ | 126 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 49.6 $ | 95.8 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 440 $ | 1,090 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 750 $ | 1,746 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 571 $ | 1,208 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,152 $ | 2,019 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,263 $ | 4,445 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,462 $ | 4,283 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,210 $ | 3,866 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.96 % | 5.93 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.9 $ | 56 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 14 $ | 
| Haircut | 17.3 $ | 46.8 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93 $ | 142 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74.8 $ | 125 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 374 $ | 297 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,117 $ | 6,208 $ |