Cost of living in Greenland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,001 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥722 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 (¥475) | ¥446 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (¥190) | ¥214 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr50 (¥791) | ¥289 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥501 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,246 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥640 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 (¥611) | ¥381 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr34 (¥540) | ¥260 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,652 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 (¥984) | ¥221 | + 345% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (¥316) | ¥277 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr1,017 (¥16,083) | ¥212,128 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 (¥94,931) | ¥121,270 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (¥31,644) | ¥15,948 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥127,445 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥86,552 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 (¥17,388) | ¥3,835 | + 353% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 (¥79,093) | ¥39,892 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,465 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,162 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 (¥11,945) | ¥7,685 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.63 (¥73) | ¥142 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (¥8,227) | ¥9,348 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 (¥759) | ¥525 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (¥316) | ¥206 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥238 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (¥4,747) | ¥2,654 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,275 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (¥2,848) | ¥3,323 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (¥18,986) | ¥5,924 | + 220% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥806 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥520 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr71 (¥1,122) | ¥510 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,417 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (¥4,573) | ¥8,220 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr82 (¥1,304) | ¥491 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,126 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 15% more expensive than in Japan
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