Cost of living in Greenland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 393% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 393% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (47,946 ₦) | 2,459 ₦ | + 1850% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (12,690 ₦) | 2,701 ₦ | + 370% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr74 (8,551 ₦) | 2,464 ₦ | + 247% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (1,393 ₦) | 1,322 ₦ | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | kr32 (3,708 ₦) | 1,379 ₦ | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (3,483 ₦) | 1,090 ₦ | + 220% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (11,608 ₦) | 1,761 ₦ | + 559% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (6,965 ₦) | 2,210 ₦ | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (5,224 ₦) | 1,733 ₦ | + 201% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (2,654 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 319% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (24,680 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 380% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 839 ₦ | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (3,832 ₦) | 757 ₦ | + 406% | |
Housing | + 92% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,068 (1,633,113 ₦) | 413,529 ₦ | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (928,670 ₦) | 316,733 ₦ | + 193% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (232,168 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 576,355 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 432,475 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 83,180 ₦ | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (82,846 ₦) | 22,262 ₦ | + 272% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (468,799 ₦) | 190,962 ₦ | + 145% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 81,049 ₦ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (15,671 ₦) | 3,521 ₦ | + 345% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 438% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is 438% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (139,301 ₦) | 10,539 ₦ | + 1222% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (136,918 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | + 441% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (100,581 ₦) | 37,250 ₦ | + 170% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (174,126 ₦) | 63,505 ₦ | + 174% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (19,543,283 ₦) | 3,937,940 ₦ | + 396% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (502 ₦) | 570 ₦ | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (60,364 ₦) | 30,180 ₦ | + 100% | |
Personal Care | + 186% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 186% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (8,126 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 512% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 9,983 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (34,825 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 106% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,283 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (6,341 ₦) | 3,059 ₦ | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (3,793 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (5,804 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 602% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (1,777 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (55,735 ₦) | 2,564 ₦ | + 2074% | |
Entertainment | + 116% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (58,042 ₦) | 11,678 ₦ | + 397% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (20,895 ₦) | 8,736 ₦ | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 20,000 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (139,301 ₦) | 41,109 ₦ | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (27,161 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (9,128 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 813% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 49,403 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (33,548 ₦) | 17,350 ₦ | + 93% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (10,426 ₦) | 3,945 ₦ | + 164% | |
TOTAL | + 169% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria
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