Cost of living in Greenland compared to United States
Currency:
Food | + 209% | |||
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Food in Greenland is 209% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr1,000 ($143) | $17 | + 724% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $9 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 ($4.30) | $5.08 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($1.72) | $0.99 | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | - | $3.32 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.42 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.92 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 ($5.54) | $1.92 | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr30 ($4.29) | $3.37 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 ($9) | $2.26 | + 295% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 ($2.87) | $2.48 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Greenland is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,511 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr6,000 ($861) | $1,968 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 ($287) | $202 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,765 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,341 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $137 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 ($158) | $56 | + 179% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 ($717) | $301 | + 138% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Greenland is about the same as in United States | ||||
Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $51 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $46 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 ($108) | $92 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $119 | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Greenland is about the same as in United States | ||||
Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,479 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.07 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 ($75) | $78 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
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) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $123 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.14 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 ($7) | $5.48 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 ($2.87) | $4.17 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr10 ($1.43) | $2.05 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 ($43) | $26 | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Greenland is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Greenland | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $49 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr180 ($26) | $27 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $195 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 ($172) | $83 | + 106% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.19 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $490 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 ($41) | $52 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr35 ($5.02) | $9 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 56% more expensive than in United States
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