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Reykjavík
City in Reykjavík, Iceland
Overview
Reykjavík is Iceland's lively capital and cultural hub, celebrated for its colorful architecture, dynamic arts scene, and proximity to stunning natural wonders. The city offers a blend of cosmopolitan energy, friendly locals, and Nordic charm, all set against a dramatic landscape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Reykjavík
Population
138,772
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.14°, -21.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
96
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,280
Local Cost
$2,255
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
98
English
97
Temperature
4.6°C
Summer Avg
10.3°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
22.8°C
Record Low
-14.2°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1637 mm
Internet Speed
475 Mbps
Upload
493 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
71
Coworking
0
Cafes
32
Nightlife
23
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RKV
Distance
2 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped98 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 10 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 - 98 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 97/100.
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