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
Population
17Â 693
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
Costs
Housing cost
2/10
Food cost
2/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
9/10
The city is exceptionally safe by international standards. Petty theft, minor nightlife incidents, and weather-related road danger are the main everyday concerns; violent crime is rare.
Natural disaster resilience
7/10
Direct volcanic exposure is lower than in south-west Iceland, but severe winter storms, avalanches, landslides, earthquakes, flooding, and road closures can still disrupt access.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
10/10
Community types
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