Cost of living in Greenland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 367% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 367% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (R$ 369) | R$ 39 | + 842% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (R$ 98) | R$ 37 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr69 (R$ 62) | R$ 12 | + 414% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.59 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (R$ 89) | R$ 25 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (R$ 54) | R$ 13 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (R$ 40) | R$ 7 | + 501% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (R$ 190) | R$ 49 | + 288% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (R$ 30) | R$ 4.48 | + 560% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr6,500 (R$ 5,813) | R$ 4,077 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (R$ 7,154) | R$ 2,743 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr508 (R$ 454) | R$ 733 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 3,014 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 2,012 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 513 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (R$ 638) | R$ 89 | + 616% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (R$ 3,611) | R$ 1,800 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 653 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (R$ 121) | R$ 31 | + 289% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 248% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 248% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (R$ 1,073) | R$ 284 | + 278% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (R$ 1,055) | R$ 289 | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (R$ 775) | R$ 423 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (R$ 1,341) | R$ 324 | + 315% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (R$ 150,548) | R$ 117,384 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (R$ 3.87) | R$ 6 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (R$ 465) | R$ 244 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 148% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (R$ 63) | R$ 22 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (R$ 268) | R$ 267 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (R$ 49) | R$ 14 | + 258% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (R$ 45) | R$ 7 | + 497% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (R$ 429) | R$ 59 | + 627% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 145% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greenland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (R$ 447) | R$ 115 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (R$ 161) | R$ 60 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 245 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (R$ 1,073) | R$ 237 | + 352% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (R$ 209) | R$ 32 | + 552% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (R$ 70) | R$ 12 | + 499% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,698 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (R$ 258) | R$ 141 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (R$ 80) | R$ 12 | + 548% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,377 prices entered by 1,481 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 141% more expensive than in Brazil
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