Should I move to Reykjavik?

Reykjavik, Iceland has a cost of living 0.6% more expensive than New York City (index: 100.6). It is ranked #12 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 108.0 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Iceland earning ISK 7,146,572 gross take home approximately ISK 453,898/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 0.6% more expensive than New York City (index: 100.6). Groceries are 9.0% more expensive than NYC. Restaurants are 11.8% more expensive than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ISK 182,464 per month. Local purchasing power index is 108.0 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Iceland?

In Iceland, a gross salary of ISK 7,146,572 per year results in approximately ISK 453,898 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 23.8%). Use our Iceland tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇸 Iceland · #12 of 546 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Reykjavik?

0.6% dyrare än NYC — men pengars värde beror på din lön.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

+0.6%

vs NYC

ISK 182,464

Uppskattad hyra i

ISK 453,898

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Reykjavik?

Exempel: ISK 7,146,572 brutto/år i Iceland → ISK 453,898/mån netto efter skatt (23.8% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Iceland skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Reykjavik

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

100.6 Expensive

Hyra

49.0 Affordable

Livsmedel

109.0 Expensive

Restauranger

111.8 Expensive

Köpkraft

108.0 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Reykjavik

1 rum — Stadskärna ISK 182,464/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum ISK 136,848/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna ISK 317,785/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Iceland

ISK 7,146,572 → ISK 453,898/Nettolön (23.8% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Iceland skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇳🇴 Oslo

Norway

CoL index 94.4

Jämför Oslo vs Reykjavik → →

🇳🇴 Bergen

Norway

CoL index 91.1

Jämför Bergen vs Reykjavik → →

🇨🇭 Bern

Switzerland

CoL index 110.7

Jämför Bern 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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