Cost of living in Greenland compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 795% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 795% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr1,000 (₨11,834) | ₨367 | + 3128% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr65 (₨769) | ₨293 | + 163% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 (₨355) | ₨142 | + 151% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨142) | ₨52 | + 171% | |
12 eggs, large | kr50 (₨592) | ₨73 | + 710% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨36 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨227 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨139 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 (₨457) | ₨31 | + 1384% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (₨354) | ₨132 | + 167% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨772 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 (₨736) | ₨86 | + 760% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₨237) | ₨36 | + 559% | |
Housing | + 144% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr1,017 (₨12,029) | ₨33,314 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 (₨71,002) | ₨19,892 | + 257% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (₨23,667) | ₨4,541 | + 421% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨19,031 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,492 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,341 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 (₨13,005) | ₨676 | + 1823% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 (₨59,156) | ₨29,555 | + 100% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,444 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨411 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨211 | - | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,314 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,579 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 (₨8,934) | ₨3,601 | + 148% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,719 | - | |
Transportation | + 105% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨918,724 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.63 (₨55) | ₨80 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (₨6,153) | ₨1,156 | + 432% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨212 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨624 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨316 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨161 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 (₨568) | ₨254 | + 123% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (₨237) | ₨140 | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨68 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (₨3,550) | ₨239 | + 1383% | |
Entertainment | + 111% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,195 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (₨2,130) | ₨471 | + 352% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (₨14,200) | ₨1,629 | + 772% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨568 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨193 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr71 (₨839) | ₨190 | + 342% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (₨3,420) | ₨1,591 | + 115% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr82 (₨975) | ₨271 | + 260% | |
TOTAL | + 228% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 228% more expensive than in India
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