Cost of living in Greenland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 330% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 330% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (Rp 983,320) | Rp 55,068 | + 1686% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (Rp 260,252) | Rp 58,183 | + 347% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr69 (Rp 164,270) | Rp 31,308 | + 425% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (Rp 28,569) | Rp 23,300 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (Rp 76,051) | Rp 30,367 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (Rp 71,422) | Rp 14,479 | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (Rp 238,073) | Rp 67,619 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (Rp 142,844) | Rp 46,085 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (Rp 107,133) | Rp 20,806 | + 415% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (Rp 54,431) | Rp 34,093 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (Rp 506,160) | Rp 344,694 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 18,823 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (Rp 78,595) | Rp 14,432 | + 445% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr6,500 (Rp 15,474,746) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (Rp 19,045,842) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (Rp 4,761,460) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (Rp 1,699,072) | Rp 378,883 | + 348% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (Rp 9,614,460) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 200% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (Rp 321,399) | Rp 91,402 | + 252% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 80,207 | - | |
| Clothes | + 315% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 315% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (Rp 2,856,876) | Rp 759,724 | + 276% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (Rp 2,808,024) | Rp 458,661 | + 512% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (Rp 2,062,788) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (Rp 3,571,095) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (Rp 400,807,833) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (Rp 10,305) | Rp 12,092 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (Rp 1,237,980) | Rp 199,904 | + 519% | |
| Personal Care | + 255% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 255% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (Rp 166,651) | Rp 22,456 | + 642% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (Rp 714,219) | Rp 275,446 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (Rp 130,038) | Rp 26,592 | + 389% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (Rp 77,781) | Rp 33,023 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (Rp 119,037) | Rp 27,953 | + 326% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (Rp 36,440) | Rp 12,305 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (Rp 1,143,058) | Rp 84,361 | + 1255% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 153% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (Rp 1,190,365) | Rp 261,890 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (Rp 428,531) | Rp 104,570 | + 310% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (Rp 2,856,876) | Rp 379,769 | + 652% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (Rp 557,029) | Rp 149,637 | + 272% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 38,584 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (Rp 187,202) | Rp 50,891 | + 268% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (Rp 688,031) | Rp 433,566 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (Rp 213,818) | Rp 42,636 | + 401% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 547 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia
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