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Cost of Living
Egilsstadir, Iceland 🇮🇸
#793
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Nomad Score:
43%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$950.00
$1,800.00
$120.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
🔌 Utilities |
$180.00
$220.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$90.00
$5.00
|
Daily SIM/data or Wi-Fi access |
🛒 Groceries |
$400.00
$650.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for snacks and small meals |
🚗 Transportation |
$120.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for local buses and occasional taxis |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$700.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$60.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for tours, museums, and entertainment |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$120.00
$350.00
$0.00
|
Tourists typically use travel insurance separately |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for permits and registrations |
Total |
$2,060.00
$4,210.00
$210.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$950.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$8.00
Alcohol is heavily taxed in Iceland, leading to higher prices.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$18.00
Local diners and cafes offer meals; prices higher than Reykjavik due to remoteness.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$15.00
Includes burger, fries, and drink; international chains are limited.
per meal