Cost of Living in Greenland
Summary of cost of living in Greenland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $6,172.0 (39,681.1 kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,726.1 (11,097.7 kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Greenland is, on average, 42.2% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Greenland is, on average, 31.7% 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) | 38.90 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 17.79 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 18.63 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 17.68 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 25.63 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 14.05 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 37.80 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) | 16.24 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 14.02 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16.47 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 13.12 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.50 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) | 40.50 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.33 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) | 579.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 22.50 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 64.37 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.19 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) | 2,044.25 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 519.58 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 979.75 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 350.60 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 | 3,900.00 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 70,000.00 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 953.33 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 325.00 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 997.50 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,500.00 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 6,666.18 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,903.15 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,373.14 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,573.88 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,378.30 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,717.39 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 27,109.50 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.66 | |
Prices in Greenland
This country had 53 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 20 April 2026
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Last update: 20 April 2026
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