Cost of living in Greenland compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 463% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 463% more expensive than in India | ||||
Greenland | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (₨4,894) | ₨367 | + 1235% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (₨1,295) | ₨331 | + 291% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr74 (₨873) | ₨168 | + 420% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨142) | ₨58 | + 147% | |
12 eggs, large | kr32 (₨379) | ₨93 | + 307% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (₨355) | ₨39 | + 818% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨1,185) | ₨241 | + 393% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (₨711) | ₨154 | + 363% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (₨533) | ₨31 | + 1640% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (₨271) | ₨169 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (₨2,519) | ₨776 | + 225% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨91 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (₨391) | ₨37 | + 951% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
Greenland | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,068 (₨166,700) | ₨40,484 | + 312% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (₨94,794) | ₨24,222 | + 291% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (₨23,699) | ₨5,258 | + 351% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨25,031 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨15,316 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨5,856 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (₨8,457) | ₨665 | + 1171% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (₨47,853) | ₨31,013 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,734 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (₨1,600) | ₨552 | + 190% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨447 | - | |
Clothes | + 384% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is 384% more expensive than in India | ||||
Greenland | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (₨14,219) | ₨2,473 | + 475% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (₨13,976) | ₨2,814 | + 397% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (₨10,267) | ₨4,387 | + 134% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (₨17,774) | ₨3,148 | + 465% | |
Transportation | + 140% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
Greenland | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (₨1,994,882) | ₨1,326,030 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (₨51) | ₨105 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (₨6,162) | ₨1,093 | + 464% | |
Personal Care | + 183% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 183% more expensive than in India | ||||
Greenland | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (₨829) | ₨144 | + 476% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨263 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (₨3,555) | ₨916 | + 288% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨412 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (₨647) | ₨231 | + 180% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (₨387) | ₨281 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (₨592) | ₨175 | + 239% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (₨181) | ₨102 | + 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (₨5,689) | ₨316 | + 1700% | |
Entertainment | + 149% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
Greenland | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (₨5,925) | ₨1,432 | + 314% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (₨2,133) | ₨597 | + 258% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,467 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (₨14,219) | ₨1,933 | + 635% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (₨2,772) | ₨720 | + 285% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨226 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (₨932) | ₨180 | + 419% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (₨3,424) | ₨1,609 | + 113% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr94 (₨1,116) | ₨265 | + 321% | |
TOTAL | + 207% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 207% more expensive than in India
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