Cost of living in Greenland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 322% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 322% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (Rp 888,763) | Rp 44,863 | + 1881% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (Rp 235,226) | Rp 54,330 | + 333% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr74 (Rp 158,497) | Rp 27,591 | + 474% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (Rp 25,822) | Rp 19,917 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | kr32 (Rp 68,738) | Rp 25,297 | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (Rp 64,554) | Rp 18,627 | + 247% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (Rp 215,180) | Rp 55,732 | + 286% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (Rp 129,108) | Rp 43,429 | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (Rp 96,831) | Rp 21,967 | + 341% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (Rp 49,197) | Rp 34,412 | + 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (Rp 457,487) | Rp 337,317 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 22,207 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (Rp 71,037) | Rp 17,971 | + 295% | |
Housing | + 65% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,068 (Rp 30,272,346) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (Rp 17,214,379) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (Rp 4,303,595) | Rp 528,780 | + 714% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,265,990 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,054,970 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,282,180 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (Rp 1,535,688) | Rp 410,662 | + 274% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (Rp 8,689,926) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 114% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,358,260 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (Rp 290,493) | Rp 56,742 | + 412% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
Clothes | + 334% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is 334% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (Rp 2,582,157) | Rp 624,572 | + 313% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (Rp 2,538,002) | Rp 443,680 | + 472% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (Rp 1,864,429) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (Rp 3,227,696) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 149% | |
Transportation | + 105% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (Rp 362,265,848) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (Rp 9,314) | Rp 12,273 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (Rp 1,118,935) | Rp 150,291 | + 645% | |
Personal Care | + 203% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 203% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (Rp 150,626) | Rp 36,367 | + 314% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (Rp 645,539) | Rp 351,050 | + 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (Rp 117,533) | Rp 21,655 | + 443% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (Rp 70,301) | Rp 34,558 | + 103% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (Rp 107,590) | Rp 30,035 | + 258% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (Rp 32,936) | Rp 15,580 | + 111% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (Rp 1,033,140) | Rp 88,350 | + 1069% | |
Entertainment | + 137% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (Rp 1,075,899) | Rp 216,012 | + 398% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (Rp 387,324) | Rp 104,481 | + 271% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (Rp 2,582,157) | Rp 383,761 | + 573% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (Rp 503,465) | Rp 162,937 | + 209% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,298 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (Rp 169,201) | Rp 40,791 | + 315% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (Rp 621,869) | Rp 496,553 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr94 (Rp 202,740) | Rp 35,528 | + 471% | |
TOTAL | + 154% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 154% more expensive than in Indonesia
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