Cost of living in Greenland compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 256% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 256% more expensive than in China | ||||
Greenland | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (424元) | 46元 | + 814% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (112元) | 40元 | + 182% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr74 (76元) | 16元 | + 376% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (12元) | 18元 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | kr32 (33元) | 19元 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (31元) | 11元 | + 184% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (103元) | 63元 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (62元) | 15元 | + 298% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (46元) | 6元 | + 627% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (23元) | 7元 | + 220% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (218元) | 118元 | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (34元) | 16元 | + 106% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
Greenland | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,068 (14,447元) | 15,059元 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (8,215元) | 9,006元 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (2,054元) | 421元 | + 387% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 7,547元 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,347元 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 262元 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (733元) | 115元 | + 536% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (4,147元) | 1,143元 | + 263% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 589元 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (139元) | 39元 | + 260% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
Clothes | + 235% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is 235% more expensive than in China | ||||
Greenland | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (1,232元) | 529元 | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (1,211元) | 248元 | + 389% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (890元) | 626元 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (1,540元) | 828元 | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
Greenland | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (172,881元) | 161,247元 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (4.44元) | 9元 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (534元) | 204元 | + 162% | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
Greenland | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (72元) | 39元 | + 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (308元) | 391元 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (56元) | 33元 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (34元) | 34元 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (51元) | 13元 | + 289% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (493元) | 74元 | + 564% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
Greenland | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (513元) | 265元 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (185元) | 110元 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (1,232元) | 348元 | + 254% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (240元) | 79元 | + 204% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 29元 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (81元) | 18元 | + 350% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (297元) | 410元 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (92元) | 24元 | + 281% | |
TOTAL | + 99% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.027
CNY
/
DKK
Cost of living in Greenland is 99% more expensive than in China
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