Should I move to Reykjavik?

Reykjavik, Iceland has a cost of living 21.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.2). It is ranked #15 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 112.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Iceland earning ISK 6,804,124 gross take home approximately ISK 442,408/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 21.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.2). 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 6,804,124 per year results in approximately ISK 442,408 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 · #15 of 577 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Reykjavik?

21.8% billigare än NYC, och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-21.8%

vs NYC

ISK 300,974

1 rum, stadskärna

ISK 442,408

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: mars – oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Reykjavik?

Exempel: ISK 6,804,124 brutto/år i Iceland → ISK 442,408/mån netto efter skatt (22% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Iceland skattekalkylator →

Kostnadsfördelning: Reykjavik

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

78.2 Very expensive

Hyra

49.6 Affordable

Livsmedel

111.3 Expensive

Restauranger

129.0 Expensive

Köpkraft

112.8 Strong

Hyra i Reykjavik

1 rum, stadskärna ISK 300,974/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum ISK 246,101/mo

3 rum, stadskärna ISK 416,118/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum ISK 329,565/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 18% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettolön i Iceland

ISK 6,804,124 → ISK 442,408/Nettolön (22% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Iceland skattekalkylator →

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇨🇭 Lucerne

Switzerland

CoL index 78.2

Jämför Lucerne vs Reykjavik →

🇨🇭 Lausanne

Switzerland

CoL index 78.2

Jämför Lausanne vs Reykjavik →

🇨🇭 St. Gallen

Switzerland

CoL index 78.2

Jämför St. Gallen vs Reykjavik →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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