What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Reykjavik. They wrote...
"Expatriates often face a variety of challenges while living abroad, such as financial issues, adapting to a new culture, loneliness, difficulty finding employment and suitable housing, language barriers, and difficulties in obtaining a work visa. Other challenges include navigating complex immigration procedures, dealing with unfamiliar bureaucracy, confronting cost-of-living differences, and learning to live without family, friends, and other familiar comforts," remarked another expat in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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- What should I pack when moving to Reykjavik?
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- Will I be able to find a job in Reykjavik?
- What is life like in Reykjavik?
- What do expats in Reykjavik appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Reykjavik?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Reykjavik accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Reykjavik like?
- What are healthcare services like in Reykjavik?
- What are medical services in Reykjavik like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Reykjavik?
- What are emergency services like in Reykjavik?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Reykjavik?
- How are local medical facilities in Reykjavik?
- As a foreigner living in Reykjavik, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Reykjavik, newcomers to Reykjavik would love to hear your answer to this question.
