Cost of living in Greenland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 352% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 352% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr1,000 (59,241 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 2652% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 2,817 ₦ | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 (1,777 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (711 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | - | 808 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 989 ₦ | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,019 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,236 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 (2,287 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (1,770 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 382% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,640 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 (3,684 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 459% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (1,185 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 124% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 600,977 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 (355,444 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (118,481 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 452% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 319,785 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 184,708 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 7,649 ₦ | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 (65,106 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 265% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 (296,144 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 180% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 74,342 ₦ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,818 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 9,511 ₦ | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,349 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 (44,727 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 37,979 ₦ | - | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 182 ₦ | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (30,805 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 270% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,152 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,096 ₦ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 (2,844 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 132% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (1,185 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr10 (592 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (17,772 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 990% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greenland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,323 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (10,663 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (71,089 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 621% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 970 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 596 ₦ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 579 ₦ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (17,121 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr35 (2,073 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 292% | |
TOTAL | + 122% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria
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