Cost of living in Greenland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 373% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 373% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr1,000 (¥17,765) | ¥981 | + 1711% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr65 (¥1,155) | ¥700 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 (¥533) | ¥414 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (¥213) | ¥205 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr50 (¥888) | ¥251 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥655 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥964 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥741 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 (¥686) | ¥391 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (¥531) | ¥300 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,420 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 (¥1,105) | ¥178 | + 520% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (¥355) | ¥217 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥299,320 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 (¥106,592) | ¥164,446 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (¥35,531) | ¥21,056 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥150,152 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥78,123 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,902 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 (¥19,524) | ¥4,118 | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 (¥88,809) | ¥70,060 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥12,705 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥794 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,406 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,319 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,417 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 (¥13,413) | ¥8,375 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,139 | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,627,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr3.70 (¥66) | ¥135 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (¥9,238) | ¥10,272 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥611 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 (¥853) | ¥528 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (¥355) | ¥152 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥258 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (¥5,330) | ¥3,156 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,672 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (¥3,198) | ¥3,638 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (¥21,318) | ¥6,066 | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,131 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥435 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr71 (¥1,260) | ¥548 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (¥5,134) | ¥9,625 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr82 (¥1,464) | ¥530 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 863 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
17.765
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Cost of living in Greenland is 88% more expensive than in Japan
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