jrbowe
American expat in Iceland
Forum posts
21
About me
American
Lives in Reykjavik
Speaks English
Registration: 12 November 2008
Online Friends
Hi guys, If you're new to Iceland, it's helpful to join this group on Facebook: facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=4894417366&ref=ts "Home away from home - living in Iceland" Making friends with Icelanders is quite difficult--not because they ... Read More
University of Iceland? Do people actually work there? by ArtOnIce
Because I think I've tried emailing about 20 different people with job titles including words like "aid" or "service" and have heard back from one, and that was in November. Plus the girl I called over there sounded so startled when I asked her ...
I've been a student there since 2008. It's true. U of I is terrible at organization and communication. After a while, you just get used to it. Unfortunately there's no magical way to get around it. The only thing that helps is to have an Icelander ... Read More
Information required on Work permit & Resident visa
Hi Harman, You should check out the site for the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration: http://www.utl.is/english As a non-EEA citizen, you would likely need a job contract with an employer in Iceland before you could apply for the residence ... Read More
Cost of living in Iceland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Iceland [/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Iceland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
@Ullskeg You can check out REYST -- it is a graduate program for sustainable systems and it is a consortium between the universities in Reykjavik and the geothermal energy companies. However, it costs much more than the 45.000 ISK. If you want to ... Read More
Cost of living in Iceland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Iceland [/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Iceland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Lars Loafer - The cost of living is cheaper in Isafjordur (undoubtedly since there is less selection in shopping/entertainment/dining/etc.) I can't quote exact rental costs for housing, but I have two friends who are currently renting an entire ... Read More
Cost of living in Iceland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Iceland [/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Iceland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Hi Mac29, I'm a grad student at University of Iceland so I can fill you in on the cost of school, average textbook costs, and etc. But seeing as I came here with my Icelandic boyfriend (who has a job and covers most household expenses) I'm not sure ... Read More
Work Permit and Education permit? by Joshua Teodoro
I am moving to Iceland in August. I am going to be working,but I also want to go to school because of the said price of tuition. My question is. Do I have to apply for a Work permit as well as an Education permit? Thanks much! Check out my ...
Nope -- If you're already in Iceland, then there is no need for any additional student permit. Tuition is CHEAP at Uni. of Iceland -- it's only 45.000 ISK (you do the conversion; that's the only fee you have to pay for an entire year for most BA/BS, ... Read More
Private Insurance for first 6 Months
Hi Terni, I used Sj贸v谩 for my interim health insurance: http://www.sjova.is/english.asp?cat=1233 Granted, it's just "sickness cost insurance" which means that it's more like liability insurance than full health insurance. My policy (the cheapest) ... Read More
Cost of living in Iceland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Iceland [/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Iceland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Moving to Iceland to teach English may be difficult for a few reasons: 1) you would still need to procure a residence visa for living here longer than 3 months. I'm not sure how an entrepreneur would go about acquiring a visa since most visas ... Read More
Cost of living in Iceland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Iceland [/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Iceland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Hi Wana, That sounds like a fairly substantial scholarship! :) Considering that Bifrost is fairly isolated in the Icelandic countryside (it's well over an hour's drive from Reykjavik and the closest town is rather small but has all the basics), you ... Read More
Cost of living in Iceland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Iceland [/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Iceland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
sherbear -- Try http://coinmill.com to get an idea of CAN$ to ISK. I have no idea how the US$ is compared to the CAN$ anymore after living in Iceland for over a year. An apartment in downtown Reykjavik (one or two small bedrooms) will run you ... Read More
How to make friends in Iceland by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Iceland :top: [b]Which are your best ...
It is quite difficult to "penetrate" the social circles of Icelanders, even if you have an Icelandic partner, so expect to befriend other foreigners first when you move here. It's not to say that it can't be done, but it takes a long time and ... Read More
Do and don't in Iceland by expat.com
Are you living in Iceland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Iceland? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Iceland?[/b] Thanks!
DO attempt to learn the language. It's very difficult and takes years to master, but knowing a little will get you a warmer response from the locals. DO buy a proper English-Icelandic (or whatever your native language is) dictionary when you get ... Read More
Cost of living in Iceland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Iceland [/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Iceland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Yes, due to our "kreppa" (Icelandic word for "depression") the rental market is softening a bit. The previous post is pretty accurate. Expect to pay between 100.000 to 120.000 ISK for a flat in central Reykjavik. At today's rate, 100.000 ISK is ... Read More