Cost of living in Greenland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 466% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 466% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greenland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (₨5,511) | ₨425 | + 1198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (₨1,459) | ₨363 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr69 (₨921) | ₨180 | + 411% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨160) | ₨61 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (₨426) | ₨102 | + 317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (₨400) | ₨44 | + 806% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨1,334) | ₨250 | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (₨801) | ₨194 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (₨600) | ₨41 | + 1358% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (₨305) | ₨162 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (₨2,837) | ₨941 | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨92 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (₨441) | ₨40 | + 1009% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greenland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr6,500 (₨86,735) | ₨46,262 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (₨106,751) | ₨29,291 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr508 (₨6,782) | ₨5,648 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨29,589 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨17,760 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,874 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (₨9,523) | ₨727 | + 1211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (₨53,888) | ₨25,901 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,652 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (₨1,801) | ₨511 | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨523 | - | |
| Clothes | + 486% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 486% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greenland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (₨16,013) | ₨2,399 | + 567% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (₨15,739) | ₨2,579 | + 510% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (₨11,562) | ₨4,001 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (₨20,016) | ₨2,864 | + 599% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greenland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (₨2,246,504) | ₨1,701,050 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (₨58) | ₨104 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (₨6,939) | ₨1,619 | + 329% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 216% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greenland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (₨934) | ₨97 | + 862% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (₨4,003) | ₨1,173 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨329 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (₨729) | ₨220 | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (₨436) | ₨307 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (₨667) | ₨195 | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (₨204) | ₨97 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (₨6,407) | ₨315 | + 1933% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greenland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (₨6,672) | ₨1,419 | + 370% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (₨2,402) | ₨590 | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,843 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (₨16,013) | ₨2,143 | + 647% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (₨3,122) | ₨766 | + 308% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨240 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (₨1,049) | ₨204 | + 414% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (₨3,856) | ₨1,579 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (₨1,198) | ₨271 | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | + 201% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,690 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 201% more expensive than in India
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