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About Akranes

Akranes, Iceland 🇮🇸 is a quiet coastal town just north of Reykjavík, ideal for digital nomads who want calm, nature, and easy access to the capital. It offers scenic ocean views, good local services, and a relaxed pace of life. While smaller and quieter than big nomad hubs, it’s great for focused work and weekend adventures 🌊💻✨

Through the year

Best in August (39) · now 25
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 158 mm Feb: 165 mm Mar: 140 mm Apr: 89 mm May: 136 mm Jun: 109 mm Jul: 109 mm Aug: 102 mm Sep: 144 mm Oct: 141 mm Nov: 128 mm Dec: 121 mm Jan: 1°C / -4°C Feb: 3°C / -2°C Mar: 3°C / -1°C Apr: 7°C / 1°C May: 10°C / 5°C Jun: 11°C / 7°C Jul: 14°C / 9°C Aug: 14°C / 9°C Sep: 11°C / 6°C Oct: 6°C / 2°C Nov: 4°C / 0°C Dec: 1°C / -3°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 1.9
Internet Speed 7.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.3
Safety 9.4
Accommodation Cost 1.8
Weather 4.1
Nomad Friendly 2.7
Racial Tolerance 8.2
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Akranes
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,566.86 per month
Coworking Space $257.13 per month
Coffee $5.46 per cup
Beer $11.25 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $24.91 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $126.96 per month
Mobile Plan $27.32 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $78.74 per month

Other cities in Iceland

Other cities in Iceland
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Reykjavik $6,601 6.2 Compare
2 Kopavogur $6,615 5.5 Compare
3 Akureyri $4,930 5.4 Compare
4 Keflavik $7,127 5.4 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Reykjavik IS Iceland $6,601 6.2 Compare
2 Kopavogur IS Iceland $6,615 5.5 Compare
3 Hafnarfjordur IS Iceland $4,158 5.3 Compare
4 Keflavik IS Iceland $7,127 5.4 Compare

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