Iceland

Selfoss

#5 Top 5 cities

A smaller city suited to quieter living within reach of Reykjavik, but without broad expat infrastructure.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 1°C až 14°C

Night: -4°C až 8°C

Climate

A cool and windy southern climate with a short summer and dark winter.

Distance to the sea

11 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

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

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇵🇱Poles
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment