Cost of living in Greenland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 2,244 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 1,552 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 (1,584 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (634 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr50 (2,640 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 686 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,314 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,258 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 (2,038 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr34 (1,801 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,879 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 (3,283 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 813% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (1,056 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr1,017 (53,663 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 (369,543 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (105,584 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 336,264 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 280,671 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 12,211 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 (58,018 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 563% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 (263,907 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,502 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,122 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,198 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,494 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 (39,858 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 21,849 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (749 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 407% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (27,452 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 969 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,081 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 (2,534 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (1,056 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (15,838 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 547% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,246 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (9,503 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (63,350 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,268 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2,077 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr71 (3,743 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 560% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (15,257 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr82 (4,350 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 839% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,103 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria
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