Cost of living in Greenland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 209% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (¥9,544) | ¥1,035 | + 822% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (¥2,526) | ¥820 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr69 (¥1,594) | ¥618 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (¥277) | ¥237 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (¥738) | ¥335 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (¥693) | ¥439 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (¥2,311) | ¥1,195 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (¥1,386) | ¥822 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (¥1,040) | ¥509 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (¥528) | ¥312 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (¥4,913) | ¥1,267 | + 288% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥276 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (¥763) | ¥293 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr6,500 (¥150,198) | ¥365,082 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (¥184,859) | ¥197,811 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr508 (¥11,744) | ¥19,132 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥145,654 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥106,059 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥8,349 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (¥16,491) | ¥4,448 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (¥93,318) | ¥74,559 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥25,414 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (¥3,119) | ¥1,338 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 275% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 275% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (¥27,729) | ¥9,315 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (¥27,255) | ¥5,103 | + 434% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (¥20,021) | ¥10,686 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (¥34,661) | ¥12,189 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (¥3,890,236) | ¥3,060,780 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (¥100) | ¥169 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (¥12,016) | ¥8,198 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (¥1,618) | ¥2,133 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (¥6,932) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (¥1,262) | ¥930 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (¥755) | ¥622 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (¥1,155) | ¥224 | + 415% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (¥354) | ¥188 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (¥11,095) | ¥4,604 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 78% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (¥11,554) | ¥4,908 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (¥4,159) | ¥3,881 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (¥27,729) | ¥8,269 | + 235% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (¥5,407) | ¥1,244 | + 335% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥547 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (¥1,817) | ¥674 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (¥6,678) | ¥9,530 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (¥2,075) | ¥613 | + 239% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 71% more expensive than in Japan
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