Cost of living in Greenland compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenland is 59% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $14 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr30 ($4.36) | $4.32 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 ($1.74) | $0.87 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr50 ($7) | $3.00 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.07 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.38 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr39 ($5.61) | $1.73 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr34 ($4.96) | $3.19 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr62 ($9) | $1.91 | + 372% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 ($2.90) | $2.07 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Greenland is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr1,017 ($148) | $2,231 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,000 ($1,017) | $1,605 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,000 ($290) | $178 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,611 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,141 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr1,099 ($160) | $48 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,999 ($726) | $300 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $121 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Greenland is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr755 ($110) | $87 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Greenland is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,995 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 ($2.06) | $0.77 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 ($76) | $80 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenland is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr48 ($7) | $5.02 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr20 ($2.90) | $3.52 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.82 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 ($44) | $22 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenland is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr180 ($26) | $25 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $220 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr1,200 ($174) | $75 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.81 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr71 ($10) | $5.82 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 ($42) | $54 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr82 ($12) | $8 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,840 prices entered by 6,448 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greenland is 20% more expensive than in United States
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