Akranes, Iceland 🇮🇸
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Nomad Score:
46%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
Iceland is generally expensive, and Akranes, while smaller, still reflects high costs typical of the country.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
25%
Weight: 80
Limited housing options with high prices due to Iceland's overall expensive real estate market.
🍎 Food & Groceries
23%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are costly, with many imported goods driving prices up.
🚌 Transportation Cost
40%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; car rentals and fuel are expensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and pricey, reflecting the small town nature.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
42%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and more expensive compared to larger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Icelandic Krona is relatively stable but can be volatile due to small economy size.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
87%
Weight: 100
Good broadband infrastructure with reliable high-speed internet available.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no dedicated coworking spaces in Akranes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
32%
Weight: 30
Few cafes with WiFi, reflecting the town's small size.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Akranes is not a known hub for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Calm, small-town lifestyle supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent natural environment with clean air and water.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
Very clean town with good waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Icelandic is primary language but English is widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
97%
Weight: 15
Very high air quality due to low pollution and coastal location.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
70%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare system but limited facilities locally.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
55%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is high quality but expensive without insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Reliable healthcare services available, though some specialized care requires travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
12%
Weight: 80
Cold, windy, and often rainy with short summers and long winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk overall, though volcanic activity exists in Iceland.
🏞️ Green Spaces
88%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and proximity to nature.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Rarely needed due to cool climate; most buildings lack AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with long daylight in summer and darkness in winter.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Icelandic culture but limited cultural venues in Akranes.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options in this small town.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
98%
Weight: 15
Outstanding access to nature, hiking, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, mostly nature-focused.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Small selection of restaurants, mostly traditional Icelandic cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of healthy food, mostly fresh seafood and produce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and North America overlap.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking due to small population.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Few local remote job opportunities; mostly reliant on global market.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Limited startup activity in Akranes; more active in Reykjavik.
💳 Local Payment Services
75%
Weight: 10
Modern payment infrastructure with wide card acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest in crypto in Iceland, but limited local services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Reykjavik, about 40 minutes away.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services within town and to Reykjavik.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Small town with walkable center.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No Uber or similar services available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but weather and infrastructure limit use.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus connections to Reykjavik and other towns, but infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
85%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage with 4G widely available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN access with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa rules apply; moderate ease for short stays.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Relatively high taxes compared to other countries.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Very stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate difficulty; requires local address and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward but bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no dedicated nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence for nomads in Akranes.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
95%
Weight: 100
Very safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
85%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; Iceland is becoming more diverse but still small.