Cost of living in Greenland compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 475% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 475% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr1,000 (R$ 708) | R$ 30 | + 2236% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 31 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.37 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | - | R$ 10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 7 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.84 | + 465% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.73 | + 269% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 43 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 (R$ 44) | R$ 8 | + 447% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.80 | + 273% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 2,800 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 (R$ 4,247) | R$ 1,974 | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (R$ 1,416) | R$ 590 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,228 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,472 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 418 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 (R$ 778) | R$ 84 | + 825% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 (R$ 3,538) | R$ 1,988 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 588 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 26 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 239 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 (R$ 534) | R$ 346 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 263 | - | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,694 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 7 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (R$ 368) | R$ 223 | + 65% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 102% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 121% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr10 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.63 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (R$ 212) | R$ 47 | + 351% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 93 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (R$ 127) | R$ 53 | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (R$ 849) | R$ 190 | + 348% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 28 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (R$ 205) | R$ 125 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr35 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 128% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 128% more expensive than in Brazil
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