Should I move to Reykjavik?

Reykjavik, Iceland has a cost of living 1.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 98.7). It is ranked #11 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 113.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Iceland earning ISK 7,188,780 gross take home approximately ISK 455,992/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 1.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 98.7). Groceries are 6.1% more expensive than NYC. Restaurants are 7.5% more expensive than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ISK 174,446 per month. Local purchasing power index is 113.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Iceland?

In Iceland, a gross salary of ISK 7,188,780 per year results in approximately ISK 455,992 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 23.9%). Use our Iceland tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇸 Iceland · #11 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Reykjavik?

1.3% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-1.3%

vs NYC

ISK 174,446

Uppskattad hyra i

ISK 455,992

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Reykjavik?

Exempel: ISK 7,188,780 brutto/år i Iceland → ISK 455,992/mån netto efter skatt (23.9% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Iceland skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Reykjavik

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

98.7 Expensive

Hyra

47.3 Affordable

Livsmedel

106.1 Expensive

Restauranger

107.5 Expensive

Köpkraft

113.5 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Reykjavik

1 rum — Stadskärna ISK 174,446/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum ISK 130,835/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna ISK 303,707/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Iceland

ISK 7,188,780 → ISK 455,992/Nettolön (23.9% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Iceland skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇳🇴 Oslo

Norway

CoL index 93.1

Jämför Oslo vs Reykjavik → →

🇨🇭 Bern

Switzerland

CoL index 106.3

Jämför Bern vs Reykjavik → →

🇳🇴 Bergen

Norway

CoL index 89.9

Jämför Bergen vs Reykjavik → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Reykjavik — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Iceland skattekalkylator →

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