Price Index

What things cost in Iceland — groceries, restaurants, transport and activities.

Prices are approximate and may change. Bónus is usually the cheapest supermarket, Krónan is slightly pricier with better selection. Alcohol is only sold at Vínbúðin liquor stores.

Groceries — Bónus vs Krónan

ItemBónusKrónan
Milk (1L)220 kr250 kr
Bread (white)400 kr500 kr
Eggs (10)700 kr750 kr
Butter (500g)700 kr780 kr
Cheese (500g)1200 kr1350 kr
Chicken breast (1kg)1900 kr2050 kr
Ground beef (1kg)1800 kr1950 kr
Lamb (1kg)2200 kr2400 kr
Tomatoes (1kg)500 kr550 kr
Bananas (1kg)350 kr400 kr
Apples (1kg)400 kr450 kr
Potatoes (1kg)300 kr350 kr
Rice (1kg)400 kr450 kr
Pasta (500g)300 kr350 kr
Chocolate bar300 kr350 kr
Instant noodle soup150 kr180 kr
Orange juice (1L)400 kr450 kr
Water (1.5L)200 kr250 kr

Alcohol

ItemPriceWhere
Beer (can 500ml)400 kr[object Object] kr
Wine (bottle)2000 kr[object Object] kr
Spirits (1L)7000 kr[object Object] kr
Beer at bar (0.5L)1500 kr[object Object] kr

Fast Food

ItemPriceWhere
Hot dog with everything820 kr[object Object] kr
Lamb shawarma2090 kr[object Object] kr
Subway sandwich (6")1529 kr[object Object] kr
Pizza (medium)3890 kr[object Object] kr
KFC meal2499 kr[object Object] kr
Burger with fries2500 kr[object Object] kr

Restaurants & cafes

ItemPriceType
Coffee cup700 kr[object Object] kr
Soup with bread2700 kr[object Object] kr
Fish of the day5000 kr[object Object] kr
Main course (mid-range)5000 kr[object Object] kr
Main course (fine dining)8500 kr[object Object] kr
Draft beer (0.5L)1600 kr[object Object] kr

Fuel — prices by chain

ChainSelf-serve 95Full-serve 95Self-serve dieselFull-serve diesel
Orkan254.4 kr284.2 kr310.1 kr332.1 kr
Atlantsolía254.5 kr283.5 kr310.2 kr332.2 kr
N1254.6 kr283.6 kr312.9 kr334.9 kr
ÓB255.4 kr284.4 kr310.3 kr332.3 kr
Olís—277.7 kr—328.3 kr

Self-service is cheaper than full-service. Prices are from the capital area; rural stations may charge more.

Transport & activities

ItemPriceNote
Bus (Reykjavík)690 kr[object Object] kr
Pool (adult)1500 kr[object Object] kr
Campsite (per person/night)2000 kr[object Object] kr
Hot springs (entry)11990 kr[object Object] kr

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