Iceland

Akureyri

#4 Top 5 cities

The best option outside the capital region, with solid basic services but a narrower job market and smaller community.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 0°C až 13°C

Night: -5°C až 8°C

Climate

A cooler northern climate with a longer winter and short mild summer.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 9/10
Housing cost 2/10
Food cost 2/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 10/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats
  • students

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇵🇱Poles
  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities