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About 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.

Through the year

Best in July (47) · now 28
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 116 mm Feb: 99 mm Mar: 111 mm Apr: 57 mm May: 51 mm Jun: 117 mm Jul: 70 mm Aug: 88 mm Sep: 138 mm Oct: 166 mm Nov: 98 mm Dec: 64 mm Jan: -1°C / -7°C Feb: 1°C / -5°C Mar: 1°C / -4°C Apr: 3°C / -2°C May: 8°C / 2°C Jun: 12°C / 6°C Jul: 16°C / 9°C Aug: 15°C / 8°C Sep: 10°C / 5°C Oct: 4°C / -1°C Nov: 2°C / -4°C Dec: -1°C / -8°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 2.1
Internet Speed 7.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0
Safety 9.6
Accommodation Cost 2.1
Weather 4.0
Nomad Friendly 4.8
Female Friendly 9.5
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Akureyri
ItemCost
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

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 Keflavik $7,127 5.4 Compare
4 Hafnarfjordur $4,158 5.3 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Husavik IS Iceland $4,215 5.0 Compare
2 Egilsstadir IS Iceland $5,760 4.9 Compare
3 Isafjordur IS Iceland $4,093 4.8 Compare
4 Seydisfjordur IS Iceland $3,242 4.6 Compare

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