Cost of living in Greenland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 598% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 598% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr1,000 (61,868 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 2884% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr65 (4,021 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 (1,856 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (742 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr50 (3,093 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 533 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 3,269 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 847 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 (2,389 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 (1,849 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 320% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,826 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 (3,848 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 1159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (1,237 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr1,017 (62,889 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 (371,209 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 (123,736 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 125,257 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 115,758 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 21,205 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 (67,993 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 582% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 (309,279 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,266 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,281 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,646 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 11,438 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 (46,710 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 20,625 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr3.70 (229 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (32,171 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,669 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,343 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,181 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 902 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 (2,970 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 (1,237 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 520 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (18,560 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 694% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,838 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (11,136 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (74,242 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,455 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,814 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr71 (4,387 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 758% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (17,880 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr82 (5,097 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 842% | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 707 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Greenland is 167% more expensive than in Nigeria
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