Cost of living in Greenland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 442% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 442% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr1,000 (Rp 2,098,040) | Rp 61,205 | + 3328% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 48,353 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 (Rp 62,941) | Rp 29,046 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (Rp 25,176) | Rp 21,836 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | - | Rp 22,834 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,630 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 66,405 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 43,134 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 (Rp 81,011) | Rp 18,263 | + 344% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (Rp 62,694) | Rp 34,771 | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 406,659 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 (Rp 130,488) | Rp 17,291 | + 655% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (Rp 41,961) | Rp 16,247 | + 158% | |
Housing | + 107% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 13,044,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 (Rp 12,588,240) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (Rp 4,196,080) | Rp 801,210 | + 424% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,665,800 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,107,490 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 505,106 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 (Rp 2,305,746) | Rp 237,062 | + 873% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 (Rp 10,488,102) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 194% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,234,820 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 57,323 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 480,172 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 (Rp 1,584,020) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,102,700 | - | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 9,337 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (Rp 1,090,981) | Rp 419,026 | + 160% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 19,709 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,334 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 (Rp 100,706) | Rp 30,094 | + 235% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (Rp 41,961) | Rp 22,886 | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr10 (Rp 20,981) | Rp 11,284 | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (Rp 629,412) | Rp 119,565 | + 426% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Greenland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,585 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (Rp 377,647) | Rp 99,216 | + 281% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (Rp 2,517,648) | Rp 573,242 | + 339% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 159,890 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 39,869 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 65,361 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (Rp 606,334) | Rp 509,555 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr35 (Rp 73,431) | Rp 32,683 | + 125% | |
TOTAL | + 142% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2098.040
IDR
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DKK
Cost of living in Greenland is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia
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