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Reykjavík

Dramatic scenery and safety, but a small, expensive, and isolated base for most nomads.

In Reykjavík, a mid-range month runs about $3,534 (ISK 428,873) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very High

Among the 5% most expensive cities day to day

Internet8.8/10

Faster internet than about 90% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking3.9/10

Weaker coworking than about 70% of cities

English9/10

More English-friendly than about 85% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness7.7/10

Better wellness options than about 75% of cities

Getting There2.3/10

Harder to reach than about 85% of cities

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Everything we know

34 categories for Reykjavík, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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