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By Joshua Wood, LPC

Last updated on Mar 03, 2024

Summary: People often describe life in Iceland as peaceful, beautiful, and unique. Expats love the stunning natural beauty of the country, the friendly people, and the excellent quality of life. The average cost of living for an expat is around $2,500 per month, depending on lifestyle. The population of Iceland is approximately 364,134 people, and the largest cities are Reykjavik, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður, and Akureyri. The cons of living in Iceland include the high cost of living, the cold weather, and the limited job opportunities. Additionally, the language barrier can be a challenge for some expats.

What are the pros and cons of living in Iceland?

Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Iceland responded:

"Expats and digital nomads often appreciate the natural beauty of Iceland, with its stunning landscapes, geothermal pools, and majestic waterfalls. They also enjoy the country's vibrant culture, with its unique music, art, and cuisine. Additionally, Iceland is known for its friendly people and safe environment, making it a great place to live. On the other hand, some expats and digital nomads may find the cost of living in Iceland to be quite high, as well as the weather, which can be quite cold and unpredictable," remarked one expat in Iceland.

"Despite my earlier comment about criminal activity, Reykjavik is a wonderful place to grow up and also to raise up children. The education system is great for even the smallest of children. However, as an adult, needing to work, due to language barriers a lot of jobs are not available to me due to the level of Icelandic written and spoken that is needed to get hired. Food is expensive and the national food is not very appealing outside of the dairy products. ," explained one expat in Reykjavik.

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About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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