Living · Iceland
Reykjavík
Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Reykjavík.
Very HighCost
Caution: lowSafety
ExcellentEnglish
230,000Population
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City Overview
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland. Population, cost level and official links below.
Universities in Reykjavík (1)
Key facts
Population230,000
CostVery High
EnglishExcellent
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