Is Reykjavik expensive?

Is Reykjavik expensive?

Reykjavík is the 14th most expensive city in the world to live in, and the sixth most expensive city in Europe, according to The Economist. ... New York, which is ranked as the most expensive city in the US ranks as the 13th most expensive city in the world.

Do they speak English in Iceland?

But don't worry! English is taught as a second language in Iceland and almost every Icelander speaks the language fluently. And more so, most Icelanders speak several other languages including Danish, German, Spanish and French and welcome the opportunity to practice their language skills.

What is Reykjavik known for?

Reykjavík is famous for having a thriving nightlife scene and for hosting some of the best music festivals in Northern Europe such as Iceland Airwaves. Thanks to its size, the downtown area is ideal for bar crawls.

Is Reykjavik safe?

Safety in Reykjavík Reykjavík is a friendly and very safe capital city, which is why it's heralded as a great destination for families and solo travellers in Iceland. Crime rates are low and there are no “bad” neighbourhoods in Reykjavík, but petty theft and pickpocketing – though rare – can occur.

What language is spoken in Iceland?

Icelandic Islanda/Lingue ufficiali

Can I use US dollars in Iceland?

Money. Currency: The currency in Iceland is the Icelandic króna (ISK). Many places (restaurants, bars, tourist attractions) will take US dollars, Canadian dollars, Euros, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish currencies. ... Most people don't even carry cash because paying by card is so common.

Can you smoke cigarettes in Iceland?

Smoking in Iceland is banned in restaurants, cafés, bars and night clubs as of June 2007. ... At the time the ban went into effect, almost one in four Icelandic people were smokers. Iceland has the third highest proportion of people who never smoke at 81%, when compared to other European countries.

What religions are in Iceland?

According to January figures from Statistics Iceland, members of the ELC make up 65.2 percent of the population; Roman Catholic Church 3.9 percent; Free Lutheran Church in Reykjavik 2.0 percent; Free Lutheran Church in Hafnarfjordur 2.8 percent; Asatruarfelagid 1.3 percent; non-Christian, life-stance, and other ...

Is Nuuk higher than Reykjavik?

Only Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, is further north than Reykjavík. Since Reykjavík is located at 64°08'N, just two degrees south of the Arctic Circle, the darkest days of winter are both very dark and very long. At the winter solstice, on December 21, daylight lasts for only 4 hours and 8 minutes in Reykjavík.

How big is Reykjavík?

273 km² Reykjavík/Area