Iceland
Kopavogur
#2 Top 5 cities
A practical residential city in the Reykjavik metro area, with strong services and a somewhat calmer pace.
Country overview
Population
31Â 719
Year-round temperatures
Day: 2°C až 14°C
Night: -2°C až 9°C
Climate
A similarly cool and windy climate to Reykjavik, with small seasonal differences.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
1/10
Food cost
2/10
Business friendliness
7/10
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
6/10
South-west Iceland has excellent monitoring and emergency capacity, but earthquakes, volcanic unrest, toxic gas or ash, severe storms, and sudden travel disruption remain meaningful hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
9/10
Internet stability
9/10
Electricity stability
10/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇵🇱Poles
- 🇺🇦Ukrainians
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇬🇧British
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Wide housing options
- +Good transport links
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Higher living costs
- −Higher prices
- −Less dynamic environment