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Reykjavik, Iceland 🇮🇸
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Nomad Score:
60%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
Reykjavik is one of the most expensive cities globally, with high prices for most goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
18%
Weight: 80
Accommodation prices are very high due to limited supply and high demand, especially for short-term rentals.
🍎 Food & Groceries
23%
Weight: 40
Food and groceries are costly, partly due to import reliance and high taxes.
🚌 Transportation Cost
54%
Weight: 20
Public transport is moderately priced; taxis and car rentals are expensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and pricey compared to many other cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
42%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately expensive but offer good facilities.
💱 Currency Stability
79%
Weight: 30
Icelandic Krona is relatively stable but can be volatile due to the small economy.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
87%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet is widely available with reliable connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
63%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist but options are limited compared to larger cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
71%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for working remotely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
68%
Weight: 30
A good number of cafes cater to digital nomads with power outlets and comfortable seating.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
50%
Weight: 100
Growing but still niche; not a major hotspot for digital nomads yet.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
88%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
84%
Weight: 30
Strong emphasis on work-life balance and wellbeing in Icelandic culture.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent air and water quality with pristine natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
97%
Weight: 10
Reykjavik is very clean with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
76%
Weight: 30
Most locals speak excellent English, minimizing language barriers.
💨 Air Quality
98%
Weight: 15
One of the best air qualities worldwide due to low pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
72%
Weight: 25
Good family services and safe environment but high costs.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
89%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare system with modern facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable for residents but can be expensive for tourists without insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
87%
Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare services with good access.
🌿 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 overall, but volcanic activity and earthquakes are possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
88%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and easy access to natural landscapes.
❄️ 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
89%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
83%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with strong arts, music, and literary scenes.
🌃 Nightlife
55%
Weight: 15
Limited but lively nightlife, mostly centered around downtown Reykjavik.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
99%
Weight: 15
Exceptional access to unique natural wonders and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
62%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Icelandic, but English is dominant.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
86%
Weight: 10
Wide range of tours showcasing Iceland’s natural and cultural highlights.
🎳 Indoors Fun
53%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, but museums and galleries available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Unique local cuisine with growing international influences.
🧠 Yoga Studios
58%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available, though not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Good quality gyms and fitness centers, but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
74%
Weight: 15
Healthy and organic food options are increasingly available.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and North America but less so for Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
61%
Weight: 25
Growing tech and startup community offers networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
54%
Weight: 20
Small but developing freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
67%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are modern and well-equipped but few in number.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
65%
Weight: 15
Active startup ecosystem with government support and innovation hubs.
💳 Local Payment Services
78%
Weight: 10
Modern payment infrastructure with widespread card and mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
59%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption; no major hubs but growing awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
72%
Weight: 30
Good international connections via Keflavik Airport, especially to Europe and North America.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport options; mainly buses with infrequent schedules.
🚶 Walkability
79%
Weight: 20
Compact city center is very walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
38%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps; taxis are expensive.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but weather and terrain limit usage.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect Reykjavik to other towns but options are limited.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
42%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; not common due to weather and infrastructure.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
85%
Weight: 20
Excellent mobile coverage throughout the city and most inhabited areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
89%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
96%
Weight: 15
Very stable power grid with renewable energy sources.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
67%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in many cafes and some public spaces.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
63%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa rules apply; moderate ease for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Relatively high taxes, including VAT and income tax.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
98%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
94%
Weight: 20
Very stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate difficulty; requires residency and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
70%
Weight: 10
Business registration is straightforward with government support.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally welcoming but high costs and weather limit appeal.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
48%
Weight: 25
Few dedicated nomad events; some tech meetups available.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
57%
Weight: 20
Small but active online communities for digital nomads in Reykjavik.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
97%
Weight: 100
Extremely safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
93%
Weight: 50
Highly gender-equal society with strong protections for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but less diverse than larger cosmopolitan cities.