Iceland
Selfoss
#5 Top 5 cities
A smaller city suited to quieter living within reach of Reykjavik, but without broad expat infrastructure.
Country overview
Population
6Â 512
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
Costs
Housing cost
2/10
Food cost
2/10
Business friendliness
5/10
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
Selfoss is exposed to south-Iceland earthquakes, river flooding, severe storms, volcanic ash, and possible regional road closures, although monitoring and emergency capacity are strong.
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
- 🇺🇸Americans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quiet atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Good transport links
Cons
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Smaller job market
- −Less dynamic environment