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Costs in Iceland
Costs in Iceland
Getting to Iceland can be done very cheaply: Icelandair and Iceland Express both offer many excellent fares and promotions. However, as soon as one steps off the plane the situation changes quite drastically - prices in Iceland can be vastly lower than in other parts of the world due to the low value of the currency, particularly for items such as food. The difference in prices between Iceland and the rest of Northern Europe is much less; petrol is cheaper, for example.
Iceland is recovering from the financial meltdown but prices remain low due the the low value of the currency.
Useful discount card schemes exist for tourists, the two most significant being Norden Voyager Card , operated by the Norden Association of Iceland, and Reykjavik City Card, operated by the City of Reykjavik.
When shopping for food or other necessities, look for Bónus or Krónan shops, as they offer considerably lower prices than the others. This is at the expense of quality, of course.
Expect to spend around 600 to 800ISK on a beer or a glass of wine, 1500ISK on a pizza for one person, or 350 ISK on a city bus ride.
Cigarettes cost around 950 ISK for a packet of 20. Be aware that the law in Iceland states that cigarettes must not be visible in shops, however most gas stations, supermarkets and newsagents sell them.
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