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Akureyri, Iceland 🇮🇸
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Nomad Score:
52%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
Iceland is generally expensive, and Akureyri, while smaller than Reykjavik, still has high prices for most goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
23%
Weight: 80
Limited housing options with high rental prices due to demand and limited supply.
🍎 Food & Groceries
20%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are costly, reflecting Iceland's import reliance and general high cost of living.
🚌 Transportation Cost
45%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; fuel and car rentals are expensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and tend to be pricey.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
40%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but memberships are moderately expensive.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Icelandic króna is relatively stable but can be volatile compared to major currencies.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
86%
Weight: 100
High-speed internet widely available with reliable connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
35%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces exist, reflecting the small size of the city.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but options are limited compared to larger cities.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
Some cafes are suitable for work but not many specifically cater to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
20%
Weight: 100
Akureyri is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Strong emphasis on work-life balance and outdoor activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent air and environmental quality with pristine nature.
🧼 Cleanliness
98%
Weight: 10
Very clean city with good waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
70%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but Icelandic is the official language.
💨 Air Quality
97%
Weight: 15
Very clean air due to low pollution and natural surroundings.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
75%
Weight: 25
Good for families with outdoor activities and safety.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
85%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare can be expensive for non-residents without insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
85%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare infrastructure and services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
12%
Weight: 80
Cold, often cloudy and rainy with short summers and long winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, though volcanic activity exists but rarely affects Akureyri directly.
🏞️ Green Spaces
88%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural parks and green areas nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Rarely needed due to cool climate; most buildings lack AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with long daylight in summer and darkness in winter.
🔊 Noise Pollution
90%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Icelandic culture with local festivals but limited diversity.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options compared to larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
99%
Weight: 15
Exceptional access to nature, hiking, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Icelandic but limited language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good local tours focusing on nature and culture.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Good quality local food but limited variety and expensive.
🧠 Yoga Studios
35%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness facilities exist but limited in number.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh seafood and organic produce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone suitable for Europe and North America overlap.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Few local remote job opportunities; mostly reliant on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
35%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic but functional.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
40%
Weight: 15
Small but growing startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Modern payment infrastructure with widespread card usage.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest but limited local adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with flights mainly to Reykjavik and some international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Limited bus service; no metro or tram.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Compact city center easy to walk.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but limited by weather.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus and domestic flights available but limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Few rental options, mostly seasonal.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage throughout the city and surroundings.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports VPN use.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
95%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available but limited in coverage.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa rules apply; moderate ease for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
High tax rates compared to many countries.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Challenging for non-residents; strict regulations.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward but bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no dedicated nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
35%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads in Akureyri.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
98%
Weight: 100
Very safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
85%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity.