Prices in Iceland are in line with the European average.
Shopping and souvenirs
Shopaholics should take a closer look at the shopping and entertainment center of Reykjavik "Kringlan" (there are 170 shops, restaurants, a cinema and other establishments offering various services).
For woolen things, go to the Kraum store, for traditional souvenirs - in Dogma, and jewelry - in Kringlan.
What to bring to memory of Iceland?
- wool products (sweaters, scarves, hats, mittens, blankets), hunting and penknives with the coat of arms of Iceland, figurines of gnomes and trolls, original bottles with volcanic ash inside, a pendant with a piece of frozen volcano lava, porcelain and glass products, wooden figurines of seals and whales, sets of toy Vikings, silverware (cups, glasses, bowls);
- alcoholic drinks.
In Iceland, you can buy 66north Icelandic clothing for sports and leisure from $ 15, Icelandic sweaters - from $ 70, natural cosmetics from Bluelagoon - from $ 16, Viking-style beer mugs - from $ 7, jewelry with a volcanic stone - from $ 40 $, Reyka vodka - from $ 13, Pylsusinner mustard - from $ 2.50, bottles with volcanic ash inside - for $ 30-35, souvenirs with images of bright puffin birds - from $ 2.50.
Excursions
On a sightseeing tour of Reykjavik, you will stroll through the Old Town, go to the city church Hallgrimskirkja and the Perlan building, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city, the Parliament and the Cathedral.
This tour costs about $ 80.
On an excursion to the village of Vik (the cost of the excursion is $ 50), you will visit lava fields and sands that were formed as a result of the eruption of the Katla volcano, hidden under the glacier, and also a trip to the volcanoes will be organized for you.
Entertainment
The approximate cost of entertainment: a visit to the thermal complex with baths, saunas and pools will cost you $ 16, 5, and the lift to the top of the Hollgrimur church is $ 4.
You should definitely go to one of the Icelandic waterfalls. For example, for an excursion to the Gullfoss waterfall, you will pay about $ 10.
Do you dream to relax? Go to the Blue Lagoon thermal resort: therapeutic mud will heal your skin, algae will soften it, and mineral salts will have a therapeutic and soothing effect on the entire body.
A visit to the resort will cost you $ 60.
Transport
Upon arrival in Iceland, it is advisable to purchase a travel card that gives the right to travel free of charge on public transport and visit popular museums. The cost of a travel card valid for 24 hours is $ 19, 48 hours is $ 26.5, 72 hours is $ 32.
For 1 ticket on public transport, you will pay $ 1.5, and for a taxi ride - $ 0.8 per 1 km.
On vacation in Iceland, your daily expenses will be at least $ 50-60 per person (accommodation in a hostel, meals in cheap cafes and eateries). But for a more comfortable stay, you will need about $ 100 per day for 1 person.
