Places · Iceland
The best places to live in Iceland
Arcadia scores 7 places in Iceland, from Vestmannaeyjar at about $2,650 a month to Reykjavik at about $3,100. 7 are by the sea, 7 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly cold. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 5/5, healthcare 5/5 and internet 5/5.
The standouts in Iceland
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 7 places Arcadia scores in Iceland, not the whole country.
All 7 places in Iceland
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Iceland?
Across the 7 places Arcadia scores in Iceland the median is about $2,700 a month for one person, from Vestmannaeyjar at around $2,650 to Reykjavik at around $3,100. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Iceland?
Vestmannaeyjar, at about $2,650 a month. It is the cheapest of the 7 places Arcadia scores in Iceland, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Iceland has the best internet?
Reykjavik, rated 5 out of 5. The typical rating across the 7 places is 5 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Iceland?
The typical safety rating is 5 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Reykjavik. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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