Travel budget in Greenland

Greenland: calculate your travel budget

Greenland: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Greenland for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 145 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3156* (19698 DKK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 230 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 60 per person
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 6780* (42322 DKK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 295 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 94 per person
  • $ 102 per person
  • $ 51 per person

Total budget:

$ 11008* (68712 DKK)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Greenland in 2023

Cost of living: Greenland VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Greenland in 2023 is 24% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Greenland by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Greenland compared to the national average.

Cities /Greenland View Details
Nuuk 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Nuuk



Local prices in Greenland by expense type

Greenland: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Greenland is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 12 to $ 42)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 33 to $ 82)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 17/person
($ 15 to $ 21)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 10 for 500ml
($ 5.6 to $ 14)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.1 for 330ml
($ 3.2 to $ 4.8)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.9/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 8)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 4.9)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Greenland: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Greenland is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 207/night
($ 194 to $ 225)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 254/night
($ 242 to $ 266)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 348/night
($ 348 to $ 348)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 146/month
($ 144 to $ 147)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 137
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 200/month
($ 163 to $ 244)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 190/month
($ 189 to $ 189)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 151/month
($ 150 to $ 151)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269
Family room
Family room
$ 349/month
($ 318 to $ 391)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Greenland: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Greenland is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 3.5/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)

199% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 4.3/500g
($ 3.2 to $ 5.6)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Rice
Rice
$ 5.4/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 8.4)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 3.8 to $ 6.9)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Chicken
Chicken
$ 21/kg
($ 16 to $ 26)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.7/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 8.4)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 5.6)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 4.1)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Greenland: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Greenland is 56% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 3.3)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 6.2/km
($ 2.9 to $ 9.7)

234% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.7
($ 3.2 to $ 8)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Greenland: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Greenland costs 11% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 26/ticket
($ 21 to $ 33)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 2.4/hr
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Greenland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Greenland is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 13 to $ 16)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 138
($ 97 to $ 180)

135% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 59
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
( $ 30)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Nuuk
London → Nuuk
London → Nuuk
$ 1415
(fair price: $ 1206)
New York City → Nuuk
New York City → Nuuk
New York City → Nuuk
$ 2057
(fair price: $ 1750)
Dublin → Nuuk
Dublin → Nuuk
Dublin → Nuuk
$ 1477
(fair price: $ 1275)
Manchester → Nuuk
Manchester → Nuuk
Manchester → Nuuk
$ 1536
(fair price: $ 1318)
Los Angeles → Nuuk
Los Angeles  → Nuuk
Los Angeles  → Nuuk
$ 2262
(fair price: $ 2013)
Toronto (Ontario) → Nuuk
Toronto (Ontario) → Nuuk
Toronto (Ontario) → Nuuk
$ 2259
(fair price: $ 1899)


About the information on the cost of living in Greenland

The information about the cost of living in Greenland shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Greenland updated on 22-09-2023.

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