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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 · estimate
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 8 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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