Should I move to Reykjavik?

Reykjavik, Iceland has a cost of living 17.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 82.6). It is ranked #8 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 112.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Iceland earning ISK 6,826,681 gross take home approximately ISK 443,527/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Reykjavik?

The cost of living in Reykjavik is 17.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 82.6). Groceries are 11.3% more expensive than NYC. Restaurants are 29.0% more expensive than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ISK 300,974 per month. Local purchasing power index is 112.8 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Iceland?

In Iceland, a gross salary of ISK 6,826,681 per year results in approximately ISK 443,527 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 22.0%). Use our Iceland tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇸 Iceland · #8 of 577 cities · 2026

Sollte ich nach Reykjavik ziehen?

17.4% günstiger als NYC, und die Kaufkraft ist strong.

Nutze den Rechner mit deinem Gehalt für eine persönliche Antwort.

-17.4%

vs NYC

ISK 300,974

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum

ISK 443,527

Nettoeinkommen

Strong

Kaufkraft

Kostenindex: Numbeo, wo verfügbar kombiniert mit Expatistan und LivingCost (New York = 100) · Stand: Oktober 2026

Persönliche Antwort

Vergleiche dein Gehalt: Umzug nach Reykjavik?

Beispiel: ISK 6,826,681 Brutto/Jahr in Iceland → ISK 443,527/Monat Netto nach Steuern (22% effektiver Steuersatz). Vollständiger Iceland Steuerrechner →

Kostenaufschlüsselung: Reykjavik

Kostenindizes vs NYC = 100

Lebenshaltungskosten

82.6 Very expensive

Miete

49.6 Affordable

Lebensmittel

111.3 Expensive

Restaurants

129.0 Expensive

Kaufkraft

112.8 Strong

Miete in Reykjavik

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum ISK 300,974/mo

1-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums ISK 246,101/mo

3-Zi., Stadtzentrum ISK 416,118/mo

3-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums ISK 329,565/mo

Ersparnis außerhalb des Zentrums 18% günstiger

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoeinkommen in Iceland

ISK 6,826,681 → ISK 443,527/Nettoeinkommen (22% effektiver Steuersatz, ledig)

Vollständiger Iceland Steuerrechner →

Alternativen in Betracht ziehen?

Städte im gleichen Land oder der gleichen Region mit vergleichbaren Lebenshaltungskosten.

🇨🇭 Geneva

Switzerland

CoL index 85.9

Geneva vs Reykjavik vergleichen →

🇬🇧 London

United Kingdom

CoL index 78.9

London vs Reykjavik vergleichen →

🇨🇭 Lucerne

Switzerland

CoL index 78.2

Lucerne vs Reykjavik vergleichen →

Bereit, die Zahlen zu sehen?

Gib dein Gehalt und deine aktuelle Stadt ein. Erhalte das genaue Nettoeinkommen in Reykjavik, in Sekunden.

Gehälter vergleichen → Vollständige Lebenshaltungskostendaten

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