Cost of living in Greenland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 485% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 485% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (88,210 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 1851% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (23,346 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 456% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr69 (14,736 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 534% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (2,563 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (6,822 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (6,407 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (21,357 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 425% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (12,814 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (9,611 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 380% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (4,883 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 451% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (45,406 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 344% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,021 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (7,050 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | + 439% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr6,500 (1,388,190 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (1,708,541 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (427,135 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 430,695 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 230,250 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 70,000 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (152,418 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 870% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (862,482 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 48,000 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (28,832 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 481% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,669 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 901% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 901% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (256,281 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 1856% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (251,899 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 964% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (185,046 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 368% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (320,352 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 397% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 239% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (35,955,186 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 717% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (924 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (111,055 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 321% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 321% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (14,950 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (64,070 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,192 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (11,665 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 477% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (6,977 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (10,678 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 964% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (3,269 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (102,540 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 4187% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 174% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (106,784 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (38,442 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 382% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (256,281 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 651% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (49,969 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 811% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3,331 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (16,793 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 1089% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (61,721 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 364% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (19,181 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 667% | |
| TOTAL | + 265% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Greenland is 265% more expensive than in Nigeria
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