Cost of living in Greenland compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 312% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 312% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr1,000 ($160) | $15 | + 967% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr65 ($10) | $8 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 ($4.81) | $4.25 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($1.92) | $0.88 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr50 ($8) | $2.94 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.12 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.29 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 ($6) | $1.68 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 ($4.79) | $3.29 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 ($10) | $1.99 | + 400% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 ($3.20) | $2.06 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr1,017 ($163) | $2,211 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 ($961) | $1,555 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 ($320) | $178 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,544 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,121 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $113 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 ($176) | $50 | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 ($801) | $270 | + 196% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $128 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $43 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 ($121) | $87 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $108 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,606 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr3.70 ($0.59) | $0.64 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 ($83) | $74 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.46 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 ($8) | $4.96 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 ($3.20) | $3.66 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.81 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 ($48) | $22 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 37% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $46 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 ($29) | $25 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 ($192) | $80 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.06 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr71 ($11) | $5.84 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 ($46) | $49 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr82 ($13) | $8 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,112 prices entered by 4,194 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 75% more expensive than in United States
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