Cost of living in Greenland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 297% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 297% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr1,000 (¥18,159) | ¥1,145 | + 1487% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥719 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 (¥545) | ¥437 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (¥218) | ¥211 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥282 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥815 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥951 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥984 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 (¥701) | ¥421 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (¥543) | ¥268 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,770 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 (¥1,129) | ¥217 | + 420% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (¥363) | ¥225 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥194,768 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 (¥108,953) | ¥126,641 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (¥36,318) | ¥21,178 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥142,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,643 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 (¥19,957) | ¥3,988 | + 400% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 (¥90,776) | ¥59,521 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,809 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥665 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,941 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,162 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 (¥13,710) | ¥7,471 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,388 | - | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥161 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (¥9,443) | ¥16,725 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥648 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 (¥872) | ¥409 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (¥363) | ¥143 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr10 (¥182) | ¥184 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (¥5,448) | ¥3,583 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,280 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (¥3,269) | ¥3,593 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (¥21,791) | ¥6,242 | + 249% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,034 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥533 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥526 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (¥5,248) | ¥11,178 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr35 (¥636) | ¥554 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 607 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
18.159
JPY
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DKK
Cost of living in Greenland is 54% more expensive than in Japan
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