IS
Akureyri
Nomad score
5.4 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$4,930
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
Data unavailable
Weather today
7° / 2°
high / low, °CAbout Akureyri
Akureyri 🇮🇸 is Iceland’s cozy northern hub, great for digital nomads who want a smaller city with strong internet, cafés, and a calm work-life balance. It’s walkable, scenic, and close to nature—think fjords, hiking, and winter adventures ❄️🌿 Best for remote workers who enjoy quiet, community feel, and dramatic landscapes over big-city buzz.
Regions
Through the year
Best in July (43) · now 25
J 24
F 24
M 27
A 33
M 36
J 35
J 43
A 40
S 27
O 25
N 24
D 24
Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,727.57 per month |
| Coworking Space | $309.35 per month |
| Coffee | $5.79 per cup |
| Beer | $11.65 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $24.91 per meal |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $0.00 per month |
| Mobile Plan | $31.34 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $78.74 per month |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egilsstadir | IS
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$5,760 | 4.9 | Compare |
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$4,093 | 4.8 | Compare |
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$3,242 | 4.6 | Compare |