Selfoss vs Reykjavik — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Country	Iceland	Iceland
Nomad score	5.0 / 10	6.2 / 10
Cost of living	$4,931 / mo	$6,601 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	10° / 7°C	10° / 8°C
Air quality (AQI)	32 Good	32 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Average high	7.6°C	6.9°C
Average low	2.7°C	2.4°C
Precipitation	150 mm / mo	130 mm / mo
Sunshine	178 h / mo	164 h / mo
Humidity	78%	80%
Rain days	16.3 / mo	16.2 / mo
Wind speed	24.6 km/h	23.1 km/h

IS Selfoss · average high by month

J 2 F 3 M 5 A 7 M 10 J 12 J 14 A 14 S 11 O 7 N 5 D 2

IS Reykjavik · average high by month

J 1 F 3 M 4 A 7 M 9 J 11 J 13 A 13 S 10 O 6 N 4 D 2

Air quality

Air quality
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
US AQI	32	32
PM2.5	2.5 µg/m³	2.2 µg/m³
PM10	6.6 µg/m³	6.7 µg/m³
Ozone	71 µg/m³	68 µg/m³
UV index	0	0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	3.5	5.6
Local Payment Services	8.1	8.5
Startup Scene	2.4	6.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Air Conditioning	1.4	2.1
Green Spaces	7.2	6.9
Natural Disaster Risk	6.0	5.9
Noise Pollution	8.4	7.5
Seasonal Variety	7.0	7.2
Weather	3.6	4.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Mobile Network Coverage	8.9	9.3
Power Grid Reliability	9.3	9.7
Public WiFi Availability	5.0	7.8
VPN Reliability	8.9	9.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Accommodation Cost	1.9	1.7
Cost of Living	2.1	2.2
Currency Stability	8.3	8.0
Entertainment Cost	2.3	2.6
Food & Groceries	2.0	1.8
Gym Membership Cost	3.4	3.8
Transportation Cost	2.4	4.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Culture	5.7	7.7
Indoors Fun	4.2	6.5
Language Learning Opportunities	3.7	4.2
Local Experiences & Tours	7.2	8.5
Nightlife	2.8	6.6
Outdoors & Nature	9.4	9.7

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.2	3.5
Nomad Friendly	3.3	6.1
Online Community Presence	1.4	3.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Cafes with WiFi	5.2	7.6
Coworking Spaces Availability	2.4	6.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	3.3	6.0
Digital Nomad Popularity	1.9	4.2
Internet Speed	7.9	9.1
Local SIM Card Availability	7.8	8.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Fitness Facilities	4.9	7.5
Food Scene	4.4	7.2
Healthy Food Options	5.1	7.5
Yoga Studios	2.7	6.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Healthcare	5.4	7.6
Healthcare Affordability	3.4	5.2
Healthcare Quality	7.2	8.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	6.3	6.6
Ease of Business Registration	4.7	5.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.3	4.6
Freedom of Speech	9.3	9.4
Political Stability	9.1	9.4
Tax Friendliness	4.0	3.2
Visa Ease	5.0	6.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Air Quality	9.5	9.2
Cleanliness	9.0	9.1
Environmental Quality	9.1	8.9
Family Friendly	8.4	8.3
Language Barrier	7.2	7.2
Work-Life Balance	8.1	8.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Female Friendly	9.3	9.5
Racial Tolerance	8.3	8.7
Safety	9.6	9.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Airport Connectivity	4.8	7.9
Cycling	4.3	5.4
Intercity Travel Options	4.4	6.6
Public Transit	2.8	6.2
Ride-sharing Services	1.1	3.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	2.0	5.5
Walkability	5.8	7.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Coworking Quality	2.4	6.2
Freelance Ecosystem	3.0	4.9
Networking Opportunities	2.7	4.7
Remote Job Opportunities	3.6	5.2
Time Zone Favorability	7.1	6.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Jeans	$133 per pair	$149 per pair
Summer Dress	$68 per dress	$76 per dress
Running Shoes	$177 per pair	$193 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Dining Out	$201 per month	$241 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Cinema Ticket	$16 per ticket	$18 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Coffee	$5.79 per cup	$6.83 per cup
Beer	$12 per pint	$13 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$26 per meal	$26 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$129 per meal	$145 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$19 per meal	$20 per meal
Apples	$3.70 per kg	$4.18 per kg
Bread	$5.22 per loaf	$5.22 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$2.57 per bottle	$2.57 per bottle
Milk	$1.89 per liter	$1.93 per liter
Rice	$3.86 per kg	$4.42 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$23 per kg	$23 per kg
Beef	$34 per kg	$39 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$26 per bottle	$31 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Groceries	$603 per month	$683 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Doctor Visit (GP)	$52 per visit	$60 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$14 per purchase	$14 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Housing	$1,326 per month	$1,728 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,728 per month	$2,210 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$3,375 per month	$4,660 per month
Coworking Space	$362 per month	$386 per month
Coliving Space	$1,406 per month	$1,567 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Internet & Mobile	$76 per month	$100 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Leisure Activities	$96 per month	$121 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Haircut	$60 per visit	$68 per visit
Laundry	$18 per kg	$36 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Mobile Plan	$34 per month	$34 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$79 per month	$84 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$23 one-time	$28 one-time
Gym Membership	$84 per month	$84 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$39 per hour	$44 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Transportation	$121 per month	$84 per month
Taxi Start	$8.84 per trip	$6.83 per trip
Taxi per km	$3.62 per km	$3.05 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$133 per month	$79 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$28 per trip	$28 per trip
Gasoline	$2.53 per liter	$2.61 per liter
Scooter Rental	$21 per month	$14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	IS Selfoss	IS Reykjavik
Utilities	$117 per month	$129 per month