Iceland
Reykjavik
#1 Top 5 cities
The most complete expat option in the country, with the best services, jobs, transport, and international environment.
Country overview
Population
118Â 918
Year-round temperatures
Day: 2°C až 14°C
Night: -2°C až 9°C
Climate
A cool oceanic climate with wind, relatively mild winters for the latitude, and a short summer.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
1/10
Food cost
2/10
Business friendliness
8/10
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
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇩🇪Germans
- 🇺🇦Ukrainians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Large international community
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +International environment
Cons
- −Higher living costs
- −Higher prices
- −Noise