Cheapest priced cityReykjavik$3,211 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityReykjavik$3,211 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$2,018across 1 priced cities
Reykjavik vs the worldCheaper than 13 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Reykjavik | $3,211 | 109.5 region | $2,018 | $2,465 | $305 | $627 | $170 | $91 | $4,705 |
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Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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