Cost of living in Greenland compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 90% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 ($61) | $20 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 ($16) | $11 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr69 ($10) | $5.41 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($1.77) | $1.05 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 ($4.70) | $4.41 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 ($4.42) | $4.45 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 ($15) | $7 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 ($9) | $3.99 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 ($7) | $2.11 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 ($3.37) | $3.75 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 ($31) | $17 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.84 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 ($4.86) | $2.65 | + 84% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,068 ($2,071) | $2,838 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 ($1,178) | $2,123 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 ($294) | $221 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,976 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,486 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $161 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 ($105) | $61 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 ($594) | $265 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $139 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 ($20) | $14 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $33 | - | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 173% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 ($177) | $56 | + 213% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 ($174) | $55 | + 217% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 ($128) | $100 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 ($221) | $136 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 ($24,782) | $29,222 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 ($0.64) | $0.96 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 ($77) | $77 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr70 ($10) | $9 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 ($44) | $170 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 ($8) | $4.91 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 ($4.81) | $6 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 ($7) | $4.93 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 ($2.25) | $2.39 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 ($71) | $30 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 26% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 ($74) | $59 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 ($26) | $29 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $224 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 ($177) | $101 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 ($34) | $14 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.76 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 ($12) | $7 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $509 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.55 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 ($43) | $63 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 ($13) | $10 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,862 prices entered by 2,136 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 27% more expensive than in United States
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