| Iceland | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Cost of living one person | $2518 | $2433 |
| 👨👩👧👦 Cost of living Family | $5339 | $5667 |
| 🏠 One person rent | $1478 | $1552 |
| 🏘️ Family rent | $2369 | $2714 |
| 🍽️ Food expenses | $761 | $618 |
| 🚐 Transport expenses | $83.9 | $104 |
| 💳 Monthly salary after tax | $3501 | $4694 |
| 💸 GDP per capita | $73467 | $76330 |
| 😃 Human freedom index | 8.73 | 8.39 |
| ❤️ Life expectancy | 83.1 | 76.3 |
| 👮 Corruption perceptions index | 72 | 69 |
| 🌐 English speaking % | 98% | 95.5% |
| 🎓 Higher education | 81 | 100 |
| 😀 Quality of life | 92 | 86 |
| 🏙️ Population | 364K | 331M |
The average cost of living in Iceland ($2518) is 4% more expensive than in the United States ($2433). Iceland ranked 5th vs 7th for the United States in the list of the most expensive countries in the world.
See Also
Is tipping customary in Iceland? | Intrepid TravelThe True Cost Of Living In IcelandIceland gasoline prices, 09-Sep-2024 | GlobalPetrolPrices.comIceland Wages 2024 | Minimum & Average | Take-profit.orgThe average after-tax salary is enough to cover living expenses for 1.4 months in Iceland compared to 1.9 months in the United States. Ranked 10th and 21st best countries to live in the world.
