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About Hafnarfjordur

Hafnarfjordur, Iceland 🇮🇸 is a charming coastal town near Reykjavik, great for digital nomads who want a quieter base with easy city access. It offers solid internet, cozy cafés, scenic harbor views, and a relaxed vibe after work. ❄️🌊 Ideal if you enjoy nature, fresh air, and a calm Nordic lifestyle—though winters are dark and living costs are high.

Through the year

Best in July (44) · now 31
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 160 mm Feb: 173 mm Mar: 142 mm Apr: 118 mm May: 128 mm Jun: 106 mm Jul: 85 mm Aug: 120 mm Sep: 147 mm Oct: 142 mm Nov: 121 mm Dec: 125 mm Jan: 1°C / -3°C Feb: 3°C / -2°C Mar: 4°C / -1°C Apr: 7°C / 1°C May: 9°C / 4°C Jun: 11°C / 7°C Jul: 13°C / 9°C Aug: 13°C / 9°C Sep: 10°C / 6°C Oct: 6°C / 2°C Nov: 4°C / 0°C Dec: 2°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 2.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.0
Internet Speed 8.2
Safety 9.5
Weather 4.8
Accommodation Cost 1.7
Nomad Friendly 3.6
Female Friendly 9.4
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Hafnarfjordur
ItemCost
Coworking Space $421.47 per month
Coffee $5.27 per cup
Beer $10.54 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $22.69 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $97.26 per month
Mobile Plan $44.58 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $77.00 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,621.04 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 Kopavogur IS Iceland $6,615 5.5 Compare
2 Reykjavik IS Iceland $6,601 6.2 Compare
3 Akranes IS Iceland $5,512 4.8 Compare
4 Keflavik IS Iceland $7,127 5.4 Compare

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