Volcanoes, geysers and northern lights. Very safe and very expensive.
For living88/100
For travel85/100
Key facts
Average net salary$4,200 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$1,600 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$25
Traveller daily budget$200 /day
Safety9/10
ClimateSubarctic
Avg summer temperature+13 °C
Avg winter temperature0 °C
Best time to visitJune, July, August
Life expectancy82.8
Population392,404
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 159 countries
Places worth seeing
- Hallgrímskirkja: The rocket-like church with views.
- Harpa: A glass concert hall by the sea.
- Sun Voyager: A ship sculpture on the shore.
- Blue Lagoon: Geothermal bathing amid lava.
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