Living in Reykjavík, Iceland:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

It’s expensive, but not in an over-the-top way for things like dining out (though hold the alcohol) or even groceries. Reykjavik is a pleasant place to live for a while – it’s like an American college town with fjords and embassies, and there is decent cultural and nightlife. It’s also not easy or cheap to leave for short trips, and the political correctness atmosphere can be suffocating given that every transgression will be noted and shared in your personal and family circles if you marry a local. Indeed, marrying a local is essential to living here as an expat because the locals, while fluent in English, don’t love to socialize in it but will do so in deference to your local spouse.

Natural beauty, unique and cool open-minded people. Great working rights and conditions for making a living and finding a job.

Reykjavík is an extremely expensive city, so it is imperative to have a certain extent of financial security to enjoy living here. The downtown area is fairly drab and does not quite resemble the bustle of a big city. Opportunities for work and professional development are sparse due to the fact that many fields do not exist here yet.

In general, the country is very expensive to live in. Apartment prices in Iceland are extremely lavish in Reykjavík mainly. Reykjavík has a big variety of consumer products. It is a small city with more than two thirds of the country’s population residing there.