General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland |
| Currency | Icelandic króna |
| Main religion | Lutheranism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.2% |
| Gdp | $15.78 billion |
| Size | 103,000 sq km |
| Population | 366,425 |
| Population density | 3.5 people per sq km |
| Kids per female | 1.88 |
| City population | 93.7% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 0.5∘C |
| Summer | 11.5∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Icelandic |
| Population able to read | 99% |
| Population with a college degree | 60% |
| Population able to speak english | 91% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 16.4 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Icelandair |
| Main airport | Keflavík International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | no |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $2.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10 |
| Burger | $15 |
| Coffee | $5 |
| Beer | $8 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $120/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $300/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $30/10km |
| Petrol | $2.20/l |
| Rental car | $120/day |
| Public transportation | $15/daypass |
| Bike rental | $20/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 36% |
| Vat | 24% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $40000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 35.16/MBits |
| Tld | .is |
| Free wifi | 9/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 99.8% |
| Phone mobile data | $30 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 6 pm |
| Opening times | 10 am |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Bónus |
| Pharmacy | Lyfja |
| Drugstore | Lyfja |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | N/A |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Soccer |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Hákarl | Fermented shark meat | $15-20 |
| Harðfiskur | Dried fish | $10-15 |
| Svið | Sheep’s head | $12-18 |
| Slátur | Sheep’s blood pudding | $10-15 |
| Þorramatur | Traditional Icelandic tapas | $20-30 |
| Skyr | Icelandic yogurt | $5-10 |
| Brennivín | Icelandic schnapps | $10-15 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Brennivín | A clear Icelandic schnapps flavored with caraway | $8-$12 |
| Bjórlíki | A malty, sweet Icelandic beer | $6-$9 |
| Gull | A popular Icelandic lager | $5-$8 |
| Egils Skör | A strong Icelandic ale | $9-$12 |
| Víking | A dark Icelandic stout | $10-$13 |
| Reyka | A premium Icelandic vodka | $30-$40 |
| Skál | A traditional Icelandic toast | $0 (free) |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Icelandic Wool Sweater (Lopapeysa) | A warm and stylish sweater made from Icelandic wool | $100-$200 |
| Icelandic Puffin | A stuffed puffin, a popular bird in Iceland | $20-$50 |
| Icelandic Lava Rock | A piece of lava rock, a unique souvenir from Iceland’s volcanic landscape | $10-$20 |
| Icelandic Blue Lagoon Products | Skincare products made with water from the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in Iceland | $20-$50 |
| Icelandic Music | A CD or vinyl record of Icelandic music, featuring traditional and contemporary artists | $15-$30 |
| Icelandic Food | A jar of Icelandic jam, fish, or other local delicacies | $10-$20 |
| Icelandic Jewelry | A piece of jewelry made with Icelandic materials, such as silver, gold, or lava rock | $50-$200 |
| Icelandic Art | A painting, print, or sculpture by an Icelandic artist | $50-$500 |
| Icelandic Books | A book by an Icelandic author, translated into English or other languages | $20-$40 |
| Icelandic Stamps | A set of Icelandic stamps, featuring Icelandic landscapes, wildlife, and history | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday before Easter | Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples |
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday after Good Friday | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus |
| Easter Monday | Monday after Easter | A day of rest and celebration following Easter Sunday |
| First Day of Summer | First Thursday after April 18 | Celebrates the arrival of summer |
| Labour Day | First Monday in May | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Ascension Day | 40 days after Easter | Commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven |
| Whit Monday | 50 days after Easter | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| National Day | June 17 | Commemorates the founding of the Republic of Iceland in 1944 |
| Midsummer’s Eve | June 23 or 24 | Celebrates the summer solstice |
| Independence Day | August 1 | Commemorates the declaration of independence from Denmark in 1918 |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A day of rest and celebration following Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Morgunblaðið |
| Online news | Vísir |
| Tv | RÚV |
| Radio | Rás 1 |