Cost of living comparison

 Munich, Germany
compared to
 Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik vs. Munich Cost of Living Summary

Reykjavik is 13.6% more expensive than Munich.

Groceries
pay 36.7% more in Reykjavik
Transportation
pay 23.7% more in Reykjavik
Housing
pay 14.9% more in Reykjavik
Childcare
pay 68.0% less in Reykjavik
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.6% more in Reykjavik
Clothing
pay 31.8% more in Reykjavik

The cost of entertainment and sports, groceries, clothing, transportation, and housing in Reykjavik are more expensive than in Munich. Expenses including childcare and restaurants are lower in Reykjavik.

Reykjavik vs. Munich Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Reykjavik instead of Munich, you would:

pay (unknown) more for restaurants

 
Munich
Reykjavik
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $18.76
€16.24
$20.00
ISK2,493
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$12.59
€10.90
$18.02
ISK2,246
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $3.75
€3.24
$3.15
ISK393

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pay 36.7% more for groceries

 
Munich
Reykjavik
Bread
1 loaf
$2.23
€1.93
$3.61
ISK450
Local cheese (8 oz) $7.11
€6.16
$7.76
ISK967
Milk (1 gallon) $4.98
€4.31
$6.40
ISK798

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pay 23.7% more for transportation

 
Munich
Reykjavik
Gasoline (1 gallon) $7.17
€6.21
$8.50
ISK1,060
Monthly public transit pass $52.52
€45.47
$74.95
ISK9,343
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $29,130.52
€25,222.31
$42,450.45
ISK5,291,449

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pay 14.9% more for housing

 
Munich
Reykjavik
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$40.50
€35.07
$69.87
ISK8,709
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,553.51
€1,345.09
$1,971.17
ISK245,706
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,276.11
€1,104.91
$1,803.44
ISK224,799

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pay 68.0% less for childcare

 
Munich
Reykjavik
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $995.31
€861.78
$252.14
ISK31,429
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $15,451.25
€13,378.28
$5,993.99
ISK747,151

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pay 42.6% more for entertainment and sports

 
Munich
Reykjavik
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $5.20
€4.50
$10.81
ISK1,348
Cappuccino in mid-range area $4.12
€3.57
$5.31
ISK661
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$8.79
€7.61
$12.25
ISK1,526

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pay 31.8% more for clothing

 
Munich
Reykjavik
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$98.86
€85.60
$108.97
ISK13,583
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$40.95
€35.45
$49.72
ISK6,198
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$98.57
€85.34
$151.85
ISK18,929

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