Cost of living in Greenland compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 91% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr413 ($59) | $19 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr109 ($16) | $10 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr74 ($11) | $5.78 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($1.71) | $1.08 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 ($4.56) | $4.97 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 ($4.29) | $4.65 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr100 ($14) | $7 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr60 ($9) | $4.56 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr45 ($6) | $2.38 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr23 ($3.27) | $3.47 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr213 ($30) | $16 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.90 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr33 ($4.72) | $2.87 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| 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 ($2,010) | $2,778 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr8,000 ($1,143) | $2,116 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 ($286) | $222 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,936 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,468 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $149 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr714 ($102) | $61 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,038 ($577) | $292 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $141 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr135 ($19) | $14 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | + 191% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is 191% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr1,200 ($171) | $56 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr1,179 ($168) | $48 | + 249% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr866 ($124) | $95 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,500 ($214) | $125 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr168,355 ($24,049) | $27,555 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr4.33 ($0.62) | $1.02 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 ($74) | $80 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| 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 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr300 ($43) | $154 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr55 ($8) | $4.89 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr33 ($4.67) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr50 ($7) | $4.94 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 ($2.19) | $2.19 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr480 ($69) | $29 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr500 ($71) | $57 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 ($26) | $28 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 ($171) | $94 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr234 ($33) | $14 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.47 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr79 ($11) | $7 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $546 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 ($41) | $58 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr90 ($13) | $10 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,866 prices entered by 2,760 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 24% more expensive than in United States
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