Akureyri vs Keflavik — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Country	Iceland	Iceland
Nomad score	5.4 / 10	5.4 / 10
Cost of living	$4,930 / mo	$7,127 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	7° / 0°C	8° / 4°C
Air quality (AQI)	29 Good	28 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Average high	5.8°C	7.1°C
Average low	0°C	2.8°C
Precipitation	98 mm / mo	122 mm / mo
Sunshine	156 h / mo	168 h / mo
Humidity	82%	81%
Rain days	15.1 / mo	16.4 / mo
Wind speed	9.7 km/h	26.8 km/h

IS Akureyri · average high by month

J -1 F 1 M 1 A 3 M 8 J 12 J 16 A 15 S 10 O 4 N 2 D -1

IS Keflavik · average high by month

J 2 F 3 M 4 A 7 M 9 J 11 J 13 A 13 S 10 O 7 N 5 D 2

Air quality

Air quality
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
US AQI	29	28
PM2.5	1.6 µg/m³	4.9 µg/m³
PM10	3.6 µg/m³	7.1 µg/m³
Ozone	59 µg/m³	51 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.7	4.7
Local Payment Services	7.6	7.8
Startup Scene	3.2	3.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Air Conditioning	2.1	2.0
Green Spaces	7.7	6.4
Natural Disaster Risk	7.1	6.7
Noise Pollution	8.0	7.0
Seasonal Variety	7.3	7.1
Weather	4.0	3.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Mobile Network Coverage	8.3	9.1
Power Grid Reliability	9.4	9.4
Public WiFi Availability	5.9	6.5
VPN Reliability	8.9	9.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Accommodation Cost	2.1	1.9
Cost of Living	2.1	2.3
Currency Stability	7.0	7.7
Entertainment Cost	3.2	2.8
Food & Groceries	2.0	2.3
Gym Membership Cost	3.8	4.0
Transportation Cost	3.8	4.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Culture	6.3	5.7
Indoors Fun	5.1	4.6
Language Learning Opportunities	3.9	3.8
Local Experiences & Tours	8.2	6.5
Nightlife	4.2	3.3
Outdoors & Nature	9.5	8.7

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Nomad Events & Meetups	2.1	1.4
Nomad Friendly	4.8	3.8
Online Community Presence	2.4	2.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Cafes with WiFi	6.5	4.8
Coworking Spaces Availability	3.9	3.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	4.5	3.5
Digital Nomad Popularity	3.0	2.2
Internet Speed	7.8	8.4
Local SIM Card Availability	7.9	7.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Fitness Facilities	5.5	4.8
Food Scene	5.5	4.6
Healthy Food Options	5.5	4.6
Yoga Studios	3.9	2.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Healthcare	5.8	6.4
Healthcare Affordability	3.1	3.9
Healthcare Quality	8.3	8.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	4.5	6.4
Ease of Business Registration	5.1	5.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.2	4.6
Freedom of Speech	9.5	9.4
Political Stability	9.4	9.2
Tax Friendliness	3.6	3.6
Visa Ease	5.7	6.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Air Quality	9.3	9.2
Cleanliness	9.1	8.6
Environmental Quality	8.9	8.7
Family Friendly	8.5	8.1
Language Barrier	8.4	9.0
Work-Life Balance	8.4	8.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Female Friendly	9.5	9.5
Racial Tolerance	8.7	8.8
Safety	9.6	9.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Airport Connectivity	6.1	8.5
Cycling	4.6	3.4
Intercity Travel Options	5.7	5.8
Public Transit	3.9	3.8
Ride-sharing Services	1.7	1.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	3.3	1.8
Walkability	7.0	5.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Coworking Quality	3.4	3.8
Freelance Ecosystem	3.0	3.6
Networking Opportunities	3.0	3.3
Remote Job Opportunities	3.1	4.3
Time Zone Favorability	6.5	6.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Jeans	$133 per pair	$133 per pair
Summer Dress	$68 per dress	$66 per dress
Running Shoes	$177 per pair	$177 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Dining Out	$201 per month	$281 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Cinema Ticket	$16 per ticket	$16 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Coffee	$5.79 per cup	$5.79 per cup
Beer	$12 per pint	$12 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$25 per meal	$26 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$149 per meal	$149 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$19 per meal	$19 per meal
Apples	$3.70 per kg	$3.86 per kg
Bread	$4.66 per loaf	$4.42 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$2.49 per bottle	$2.33 per bottle
Milk	$1.77 per liter	$1.81 per liter
Rice	$3.94 per kg	$3.70 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$23 per kg	$23 per kg
Beef	$34 per kg	$35 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$26 per bottle	$28 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Groceries	$522 per month	$683 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Doctor Visit (GP)	$52 per visit	$58 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$15 per purchase	$14 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Housing	$1,406 per month	$1,687 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,728 per month	$1,728 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$2,933 per month	$2,812 per month
Coworking Space	$309 per month	$337 per month
Coliving Space	$1,326 per month	$1,286 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Internet & Mobile	$76 per month	$96 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Leisure Activities	$96 per month	$201 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Haircut	$58 per visit	$55 per visit
Laundry	$28 per kg	$20 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Mobile Plan	$31 per month	$31 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$79 per month	$76 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$23 one-time	$24 one-time
Gym Membership	$92 per month	$84 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$36 per hour	$42 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Transportation	$84 per month	$112 per month
Taxi Start	$6.83 per trip	$6.03 per trip
Taxi per km	$3.29 per km	$3.29 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$0.00 per month	$79 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$26 per trip	$26 per trip
Gasoline	$2.53 per liter	$2.53 per liter
Scooter Rental	$17 per month	$14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	IS Akureyri	IS Keflavik
Utilities	$96 per month	$145 per month