Cost of living in Greenland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 189% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (¥8,301) | ¥1,023 | + 712% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (¥2,197) | ¥714 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr74 (¥1,480) | ¥519 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (¥241) | ¥198 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (¥642) | ¥315 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (¥603) | ¥629 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (¥2,010) | ¥962 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (¥1,206) | ¥902 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (¥904) | ¥574 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (¥460) | ¥285 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (¥4,273) | ¥1,252 | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥179 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (¥664) | ¥206 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,068 (¥282,752) | ¥306,878 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (¥160,787) | ¥171,772 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (¥40,197) | ¥28,417 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥157,603 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥82,713 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (¥14,344) | ¥4,709 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (¥81,166) | ¥47,482 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥32,093 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (¥2,713) | ¥1,313 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 285% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 285% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (¥24,118) | ¥6,136 | + 293% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (¥23,706) | ¥5,199 | + 356% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (¥17,414) | ¥8,989 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (¥30,148) | ¥13,588 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (¥3,383,664) | ¥2,700,660 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (¥87) | ¥165 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (¥10,451) | ¥10,143 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (¥1,407) | ¥2,497 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (¥6,030) | ¥5,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (¥1,098) | ¥938 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (¥657) | ¥702 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (¥1,005) | ¥216 | + 365% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (¥308) | ¥216 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (¥9,650) | ¥4,060 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 69% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greenland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (¥10,049) | ¥4,579 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (¥3,618) | ¥3,600 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (¥24,118) | ¥5,999 | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (¥4,703) | ¥954 | + 393% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥472 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (¥1,580) | ¥583 | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥67,950 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (¥5,808) | ¥9,405 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (¥1,805) | ¥592 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 801 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 61% more expensive than in Japan
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