Cost of Living in Greenland
Summary of cost of living in Greenland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,076.4$ (39,040.1kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,692.4$ (10,873.1kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Greenland is, on average, 41.3% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Greenland is, on average, 46.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 120.00 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 700.00 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 100.35 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 70.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 53.75 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 39.92 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.70 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 19.23 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 17.62 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 23.19 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 14.73 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 33.25 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 112.34 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 80.21 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 73.41 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.11 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 14.02 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16.47 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 13.12 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.15 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 12.71 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 41.79 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 20.00 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 150.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 39.63 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 26.75 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 90.00 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 21.00 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 578.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 23.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 64.37 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.32 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 255,000.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 84,000.00 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,850.00 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 488.75 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,005.00 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 330.80 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 0.00 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 140.00 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,200.00 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 71,666.67 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,037.00 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 325.00 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 930.00 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,500.00 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,473.17 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,547.62 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 9,038.94 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 8,973.88 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,183.20 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,787.07 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 27,108.34 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.66 |
Prices in Greenland
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Last update: 17 November 2025
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Last update: 17 November 2025
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