Cost of living in Greenland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 316% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 316% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greenland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (453元) | 42元 | + 974% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (120元) | 39元 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr69 (76元) | 14元 | + 427% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (35元) | 16元 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (33元) | 10元 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (110元) | 50元 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (66元) | 16元 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (49元) | 6元 | + 662% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (25元) | 6元 | + 292% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (233元) | 89元 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (36元) | 13元 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greenland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr6,500 (7,128元) | 12,713元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (8,773元) | 5,917元 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr508 (557元) | 450元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,564元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,518元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 296元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (783元) | 100元 | + 686% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (4,429元) | 1,460元 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (148元) | 43元 | + 245% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 237% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 237% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greenland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (1,316元) | 418元 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (1,293元) | 302元 | + 328% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (950元) | 553元 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (1,645元) | 705元 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greenland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (184,624元) | 148,726元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (4.75元) | 8元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (570元) | 228元 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greenland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (77元) | 42元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 59元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (329元) | 114元 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (60元) | 57元 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (36元) | 25元 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (55元) | 6元 | + 790% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (17元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (527元) | 85元 | + 522% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 104% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greenland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (548元) | 178元 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (197元) | 105元 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (1,316元) | 320元 | + 311% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (257元) | 81元 | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (86元) | 19元 | + 351% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (317元) | 412元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (98元) | 25元 | + 298% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 747 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.097
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Greenland is 120% more expensive than in China
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