Akureyri

🇮🇸Iceland•Northern Europe

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living86

Safety98

Healthcare87

Career Opportunities70

Climate41

Transport80

Air Quality72.5

Family Friendliness94

Education86

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Akureyri a good place to live?

Akureyri scores 76/100 overall. It is very affordable (cost score: 86/100), very safe (safety: 98/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 87/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Akureyri?

Akureyri has a cost of living score of 86/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Akureyri?

Akureyri has a transport score of 80/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Akureyri?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Akureyri are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Akureyri safe for expats?

Akureyri has a safety score of 98/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 72.5/100.

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