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Akureyri
City in Akureyri, Iceland
Overview
Akureyri, the lively 'Capital of North Iceland', overlooks the fjord Eyjafjörður and blends scenic natural beauty with a cozy, small-town vibe. Known for its botanical gardens, picturesque streets, and cultural life, Akureyri offers an inviting mix of local charm and modern comforts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Akureyri
Population
20,050
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
65.68°, -18.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,982
Local Cost
$1,780
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
98
English
96
Temperature
-1.4°C
Summer Avg
5.8°C
Winter Avg
-6.5°C
Record High
19.1°C
Record Low
-23.9°C
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
1257 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
1
Cafes
10
Nightlife
7
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AEY
Distance
3 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped8 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 8 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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