Cost of living in Greenland compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 304% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 304% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (R$ 291) | R$ 36 | + 707% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (R$ 77) | R$ 34 | + 124% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr74 (R$ 52) | R$ 11 | + 358% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.86 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | kr32 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 179% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (R$ 70) | R$ 26 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (R$ 42) | R$ 9 | + 354% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.66 | + 460% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 165% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (R$ 150) | R$ 44 | + 240% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 9 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.90 | + 375% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,068 (R$ 9,916) | R$ 3,725 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (R$ 5,639) | R$ 2,495 | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (R$ 1,410) | R$ 593 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,641 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,683 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 510 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (R$ 503) | R$ 89 | + 464% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (R$ 2,846) | R$ 2,004 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 631 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (R$ 95) | R$ 29 | + 231% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | + 217% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is 217% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (R$ 846) | R$ 249 | + 240% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (R$ 831) | R$ 246 | + 238% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (R$ 611) | R$ 412 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (R$ 1,057) | R$ 307 | + 244% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (R$ 118,662) | R$ 116,713 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (R$ 3.05) | R$ 5.53 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (R$ 367) | R$ 229 | + 60% | |
Personal Care | + 109% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 128% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (R$ 211) | R$ 263 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 198% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (R$ 35) | R$ 8 | + 358% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.28 | + 104% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (R$ 338) | R$ 55 | + 510% | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (R$ 352) | R$ 113 | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (R$ 127) | R$ 66 | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (R$ 846) | R$ 199 | + 326% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (R$ 165) | R$ 29 | + 468% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (R$ 55) | R$ 11 | + 402% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,141 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (R$ 204) | R$ 125 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (R$ 63) | R$ 11 | + 461% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 119% more expensive than in Brazil
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