Your bank account might be feeling a little creative if you are visiting Iceland because it is incredible in so many ways. To combat this, many people have recently been trying to bring food with them on their flights to Iceland.
Grocery Stores Cost More than Your Airline Ticket
When you arrive at one of the most beautiful countries of the world, you walk through a grocery store and immediately think to yourself, “What the heck was I thinking?”.
The Shocking Price of Food
Before even looking at the scenery of Iceland, you can see the overwhelming amount of money that you will need in order to survive in Iceland as “It is astounding how expensive it is to eat in Iceland. You will need to have a good budget, otherwise you will be in survival mode!
Packable Snacks in Luggage
Over the years, Iceland has gained a reputation as one of the most striking countries in Europe due to its dramatic landscape of glaciers, mountains, hot springs, and expansive areas. Alongside this natural beauty is another aspect that has become synonymous with Iceland − high cost of living. Due to high prices for food items in Iceland, some travelers are taking it to the extreme and packing meals to bring with them rather than spending a lot of money when they arrive. Some travelers have resorted to packing meals from their homes in order to avoid paying exorbitantly high prices for meals in Iceland. Some people even send their meals in advance.
Grocery Store Reality Check
The Spanish tourist who created the viral video went into a grocery store to make a point. What he discovered when he went into the grocery store left him shocked. He stated that a pack of strawberries cost almost £5. A baguette to make a sandwich for lunch cost more than £6. A plain cheese sandwich cost right around £5. Normally, items like instant noodles define inexpensive food items; however, the price of this item was comparable to the price of a meal in many countries. It was difficult to find any inexpensive items when cooking at home either. For example, a bottle of olive oil would cost almost £8, and a couple slices of pork were not cheap either, and a small jar of fermented fish (a local delicacy) cost roughly the same amount as a full meal in many countries.
Eating; the Way to Spend Your Money
ALL TIME LOW $12 ON A COFFEE, BOTTLED WATER OR JUICE; YOU CAN TAKE YOUR “HELPING AT HOME” IDEA AND FORGET IT! Seriously; you would expect to get more than just the basics; i.e., doughnuts, etc., for $12 in any place that serves food (including all the high end and 5-star restaurants)!!! It doesn’t matter if your shopping for groceries, going out for breakfast or any meal; your budget will take a huge hit.
And do you know why this is good and why it is beneficial to travel? Because Iceland continues to bring in tourists from all over the world due to their “Skydome” tour (aka Northern Lights) — the most scenic landscapes in the world. However, what most tourist don’t know is if you want to eat while visiting Iceland, you will pay a premium for meals as well.
While Iceland offers you amazing views, spectacular landscapes, unforgettable experiences, and incredible places to tell friends about, the truth is if food prices are approaching flight costs; it’s going to be no wonder some of them don’t bring meals with them. No matter how beautiful Iceland is; once it’s all said and done; it’s a trip to remember. — just don’t forget to plan your food budget, or your suitcase might end up doing some of the work.
