Akranes travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Akranes

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Akranes for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 78 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2230* (309876 ISK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 208 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 65 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 5627* (782012 ISK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 281 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 112 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 30 per person

Total budget:

$ 8560* (1189608 ISK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Akranes compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Akranes in 2024 is 26% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Akranes in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Akranes by expense type

Restaurant budget in Akranes

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Akranes is 24% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 15 to $ 44)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 65/person
($ 40 to $ 109)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 19/person
($ 17 to $ 26)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9.3 for 500ml
($ 7.2 to $ 14)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.3/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 6.8)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Akranes

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Akranes is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 77 to $ 77)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 167/night
($ 83 to $ 443)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 250/night
($ 98 to $ 632)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 312/night
($ 161 to $ 947)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 490/night
($ 437 to $ 676)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 189/month
($ 107 to $ 422)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 272/month
($ 92 to $ 876)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 226/month
($ 112 to $ 497)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 221/month
($ 105 to $ 562)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 362/month
($ 138 to $ 1154)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Akranes

On average, the price of supermarket food in Akranes is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 7.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.4/12 eggs
($ 4.3 to $ 6.9)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 21/kg
($ 11 to $ 26)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.9)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.8)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 0.9 to $ 6.4)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Akranes

On average, the price of transport in Akranes is 49% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.2/ticket
( $ 3.2)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 1 to $ 4.4)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.4)

141% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.5
($ 5.2 to $ 7.2)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Akranes

On average, budget for leisure activities in Akranes is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 17)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Akranes

On average, shopping budget in Akranes is 57% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 15)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 113
($ 59 to $ 159)

120% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 54
($ 29 to $ 94)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Reykjavík
New York City → Reykjavík
New York City → Reykjavík
$ 392
(fair price: $ 327)
Toronto → Reykjavík
Toronto → Reykjavík
Toronto → Reykjavík
$ 453
(fair price: $ 345)
Montreal → Reykjavík
Montreal → Reykjavík
Montreal → Reykjavík
$ 765
(fair price: $ 695)
Edinburgh → Reykjavík
Edinburgh → Reykjavík
Edinburgh → Reykjavík
$ 190
(fair price: $ 162)
London → Reykjavík
London → Reykjavík
London → Reykjavík
$ 154
(fair price: $ 121)
Chicago → Reykjavík
Chicago → Reykjavík
Chicago → Reykjavík
$ 688
(fair price: $ 594)



About this information on the cost of living in Akranes

The information about the cost of living in Akranes shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Akranes was updated on 12-11-2024.

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