Cost of living in Greenland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 518% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 518% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greenland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 (₨17,664) | ₨802 | + 2102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 (₨4,675) | ₨1,160 | + 303% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr69 (₨2,951) | ₨585 | + 405% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (₨513) | ₨229 | + 124% | |
12 eggs, large | kr32 (₨1,366) | ₨313 | + 337% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (₨1,283) | ₨158 | + 710% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 (₨4,277) | ₨879 | + 387% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 (₨2,566) | ₨266 | + 864% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 (₨1,925) | ₨103 | + 1775% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 (₨978) | ₨630 | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 (₨9,093) | ₨2,758 | + 230% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨249 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 (₨1,412) | ₨146 | + 866% | |
Housing | + 103% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greenland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr6,500 (₨277,990) | ₨93,306 | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 (₨342,142) | ₨55,839 | + 513% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr508 (₨21,737) | ₨20,080 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨79,128 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨39,248 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨16,807 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 (₨30,522) | ₨2,605 | + 1072% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 (₨172,715) | ₨61,383 | + 181% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨29,384 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 (₨5,774) | ₨1,214 | + 376% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,976 | - | |
Clothes | + 476% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is 476% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greenland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 (₨51,321) | ₨4,498 | + 1041% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 (₨50,444) | ₨9,724 | + 419% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 (₨37,056) | ₨12,486 | + 197% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 (₨64,152) | ₨13,517 | + 375% | |
Transportation | + 210% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greenland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 (₨7,200,167) | ₨2,800,000 | + 157% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 (₨185) | ₨272 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (₨22,239) | ₨3,752 | + 493% | |
Personal Care | + 281% | |||
Personal Care in Greenland is 281% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greenland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 (₨2,994) | ₨230 | + 1204% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 (₨12,830) | ₨3,307 | + 288% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 (₨2,336) | ₨649 | + 260% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 (₨1,397) | ₨557 | + 151% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 (₨2,138) | ₨396 | + 440% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (₨655) | ₨217 | + 201% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 (₨20,534) | ₨495 | + 4050% | |
Entertainment | + 159% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greenland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 (₨21,384) | ₨3,859 | + 454% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 (₨7,698) | ₨1,827 | + 321% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 (₨51,321) | ₨8,435 | + 508% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 (₨10,007) | ₨2,877 | + 248% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨566 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 (₨3,363) | ₨965 | + 248% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (₨12,360) | ₨5,305 | + 133% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 (₨3,841) | ₨637 | + 503% | |
TOTAL | + 240% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 240% more expensive than in Pakistan
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