Why Iceland Is So Expensive — Explained

It’s cold. It’s small. It’s remote. So why is Iceland insanely expensive?

In this video, we dig into one of the world’s strangest pricing puzzles: why everything in Iceland — from groceries to gas to a basic burger — costs way more than almost anywhere else on Earth.

Tourists feel it the moment they land. Locals live with it every day. Iceland’s prices don’t just hurt… they shock.

But the real reasons go far beyond just "island life." This is about geography, politics, energy, labor, and a population that’s smaller than most suburbs.

So if you want to know why a simple meal can drain your wallet in Reykjavik, and why Icelanders still put up with it — then consider watching this video.

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