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

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

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 9/10
Housing cost 1/10
Food cost 2/10
Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 10/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Corporate expats
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

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