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Vik vs Akureyri

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Vik, Iceland compared with Akureyri, Iceland: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Country Iceland Iceland
Nomad score 4.6 / 10 5.4 / 10
Cost of living $4,255 / mo $4,930 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 10° / 7°C 12° / 7°C
Air quality (AQI) 34 Good 29 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Average high 7.7°C 5.8°C
Average low 3.7°C 0°C
Precipitation 269 mm / mo 98 mm / mo
Sunshine 166 h / mo 156 h / mo
Humidity 78% 82%
Rain days 19 / mo 15.1 / mo
Wind speed 29.7 km/h 9.7 km/h

IS Vik · average high by month

IS Akureyri · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
IS Vik IS Akureyri
US AQI 34 29
PM2.5 1.4 µg/m³ 0.8 µg/m³
PM10 5.5 µg/m³ 1.5 µg/m³
Ozone 74 µg/m³ 57 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.2 2.7
Local Payment Services 6.1 7.6
Startup Scene 1.7 3.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Air Conditioning 1.5 2.1
Green Spaces 6.8 7.7
Natural Disaster Risk 4.9 7.1
Noise Pollution 8.7 8.0
Seasonal Variety 7.6 7.3
Weather 3.3 4.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Mobile Network Coverage 8.3 8.3
Power Grid Reliability 9.2 9.4
Public WiFi Availability 4.5 5.9
VPN Reliability 8.3 8.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Accommodation Cost 1.2 2.1
Cost of Living 1.8 2.1
Currency Stability 7.5 7.0
Entertainment Cost 2.7 3.2
Food & Groceries 2.2 2.0
Gym Membership Cost 2.2 3.8
Transportation Cost 2.6 3.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Culture 4.4 6.3
Indoors Fun 3.0 5.1
Language Learning Opportunities 2.9 3.9
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 8.2
Nightlife 2.1 4.2
Outdoors & Nature 9.6 9.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.9 2.1
Nomad Friendly 2.7 4.8
Online Community Presence 1.4 2.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Cafes with WiFi 2.6 6.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.9 3.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.4 4.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.8 3.0
Internet Speed 7.2 7.8
Local SIM Card Availability 7.2 7.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Fitness Facilities 2.3 5.5
Food Scene 3.7 5.5
Healthy Food Options 3.8 5.5
Yoga Studios 1.3 3.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Healthcare 5.9 5.8
Healthcare Affordability 3.7 3.1
Healthcare Quality 7.8 8.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 6.0 4.5
Ease of Business Registration 4.9 5.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.7 4.2
Freedom of Speech 9.3 9.5
Political Stability 9.1 9.4
Tax Friendliness 3.6 3.6
Visa Ease 6.2 5.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Air Quality 9.4 9.3
Cleanliness 8.7 9.1
Environmental Quality 9.3 8.9
Family Friendly 6.4 8.5
Language Barrier 8.8 8.4
Work-Life Balance 7.4 8.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Female Friendly 9.5 9.5
Racial Tolerance 8.7 8.7
Safety 9.6 9.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Airport Connectivity 2.3 6.1
Cycling 3.6 4.6
Intercity Travel Options 3.1 5.7
Public Transit 1.8 3.9
Ride-sharing Services 0.9 1.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.4 3.3
Walkability 5.5 7.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Coworking Quality 1.5 3.4
Freelance Ecosystem 2.2 3.0
Networking Opportunities 1.8 3.0
Remote Job Opportunities 3.1 3.1
Time Zone Favorability 4.1 6.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Jeans $122 per pair $133 per pair
Summer Dress $97 per dress $68 per dress
Running Shoes $203 per pair $177 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Dining Out $203 per month $201 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

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

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Coffee $5.27 per cup $5.79 per cup
Beer $9.73 per pint $12 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $20 per meal $25 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $122 per meal $149 per meal
Fast Food Combo $16 per meal $19 per meal
Apples $2.84 per kg $3.70 per kg
Bread $3.65 per loaf $4.66 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.43 per bottle $2.49 per bottle
Milk $2.03 per liter $1.77 per liter
Rice $3.24 per kg $3.94 per kg
Chicken Fillets $18 per kg $23 per kg
Beef $28 per kg $34 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $28 per bottle $26 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Groceries $365 per month $522 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Health Insurance $41 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Doctor Visit (GP) $122 per visit $52 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $24 per purchase $15 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Housing $648 per month $1,406 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,256 per month $1,728 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,837 per month $2,933 per month
Coworking Space $284 per month $309 per month
Coliving Space $1,621 per month $1,326 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Internet & Mobile $97 per month $76 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Leisure Activities $41 per month $96 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Haircut $49 per visit $58 per visit
Laundry $16 per kg $28 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Mobile Plan $32 per month $31 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $97 per month $79 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $24 one-time $23 one-time
Gym Membership $122 per month $92 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $41 per hour $36 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Transportation $41 per month $84 per month
Taxi Start $6.48 per trip $6.83 per trip
Taxi per km $2.84 per km $3.29 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $81 per month $0.00 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $20 per trip $26 per trip
Gasoline $2.59 per liter $2.53 per liter
Scooter Rental $97 per month $17 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
IS Vik IS Akureyri
Utilities $203 per month $96 per month