Iceland
Reykjavík
capital and largest city in Iceland
3°C · this month$5,850/mo138,7728 m25 missions from 25 countries
Live & travel in Reykjavík
Monthly budget
$5,850/mo
Prices vs USA: 130%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 122.33 ISK
Internet access
98%
of people online
Air quality
4.9
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Icelandic
Emergency
112
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+354
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 4, 2026
Climate by month
Now
November
- Temperature
- 5°1°
- Rain
- 89 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
Temperature, °C
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWER
Embassies & consulates in Reykjavík
25 missions from 25 countries
Embassy 16
Canada+354 575 6500China+354 527 6688Denmark+354 575 0300Finland+354 510 0100France+354 575 9600Germany+354-530-1100India+354 534 9955Japan+354 510 8600Norway+354 520 0700Poland+354 520 50 50RussiaGarðastræti 33SwedenLágmúli 7SwitzerlandEmbassy of SwitzerlandTürkiyeEmbassy of Turkey, ReykjavíkUnited KingdomLaufásvegur 31, 101 ReykjavíkUnited States+354 595 2200
Consulate 3
Liaison office 1
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Reykjavík
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Where to eat in Reykjavík
Restaurants and cafés
- Bæjarins beztu pylsurBudget
Hafnarstræti 17
- MessinnMid-range
Lækjargata 6b
- HamborgarabúllanBudget
Geirsgata 1
- Kaffismiðja ÍslandsBudget
Kárastígur 1
- Austur-IndíafjelagiðMid-range
Hverfisgata 56
- CarusoMid-range
Þingholtsstræti 1
- Restaurant ReykjavikMid-range
Vesturgata 2
- VegamótMid-range
Vegamótastíg 4
- DillSplurge
Nordic house, Sturlugata 5
- Fish CompanySplurge
Vesturgata 2a
- Hotel HoltSplurge
Bergstaðastræti 37
- HumarhúsiðSplurge
Amtmannsstíg 1
Bars and nightlife
- b5
Bankastræti 5
- Dillon Rock Bar
Laugavegur 30
- Kaffibarinn
Bergstaðarstaeti 1
- The English Pub
Austurstræti 12
- Ölstofa Kormáks og Skjaldar
Vegamótastígur 4
- Hressingarskálinn
Austurstræti 20
- Kofinn
Laugavegi 2
- Den Danske Kro
Ingólfsstræti 3
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Reykjavík · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Reykjavík?
The travel guide to Reykjavík lists Bæjarins beztu pylsur, Messinn, Hamborgarabúllan, Kaffismiðja Íslands, and Austur-Indíafjelagið.
Is Reykjavík safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Iceland at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.3 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Reykjavík?
Roughly $5,850 per month for a remote worker, based on Iceland price levels (130% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Reykjavík in November?
In November Reykjavík averages a high of 5°C, a low of 1°C and about 89 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Reykjavík?
25 diplomatic missions, including Canada (Embassy), China (Embassy), Denmark (Embassy), Finland (Embassy), France (Embassy), Germany (Embassy), India (Embassy), and Japan (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.