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Travel budget in Greenland

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Greenland: sample budgets by traveller type

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

* 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 2020

Cost of living: Greenland VS United States

On average, the cost of living in Greenland in 2020 is essentially the same as 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.

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Local prices in Greenland by expense type

Greenland: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 28)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 29/person
($ 24 to $ 38)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 8.6 to $ 21)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 6.7 for 500ml
($ 3.8 to $ 12)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 2.7 to $ 2.9)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 5.6)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.6 to $ 2.9)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Greenland: Hotel and accommodation budget

2-star hotel

$ 165/night
($ 158 to $ 173)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 281/night
($ 275 to $ 286)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

4-star hotel

$ 331/night
($ 331 to $ 331)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 161/month
($ 161 to $ 161)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Cottage or guest house

$ 150/month
($ 149 to $ 150)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 538/month
($ 538 to $ 538)

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207% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Greenland: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

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129% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 2.7/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 3.9)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 4.9/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 6.7)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Eggs

$ 4.4/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 5.7)

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78% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 18/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 38)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 9.6/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 21)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 4.8/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 6.5)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 4.8/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 6.5)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.5)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Potatoes

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 3.2/salad
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

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89% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Joint of beef

$ 16/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 33)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Greenland: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 2.5/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 2.5)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 81/month
($ 65 to $ 83)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.2/km
( $ 3.2)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.7
($ 3.5 to $ 3.8)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Greenland: Budget for living and housing

Electricity, water...

$ 520/month
($ 401 to $ 641)

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216% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1174/month
($ 960 to $ 1280)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1408

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 1148/month
($ 960 to $ 1280)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1124

Flat (centre)

$ 1867/month
($ 1761 to $ 2080)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2272

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1761/month
($ 1078 to $ 2080)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1782

Gym

$ 45/month
($ 41 to $ 49)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Private nursery

$ 721/month
($ 561 to $ 960)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 981

Private primary school

$ 12474/yr
($ 5757 to $ 19190)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17402

Greenland: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 15 to $ 15)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 4.8/hr
( $ 4.8)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Greenland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
($ 13 to $ 14)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 121
($ 113 to $ 145)

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158% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Summer dress

$ 33
($ 33 to $ 33)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 167
($ 81 to $ 225)

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107% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leather shoes

$ 188
($ 130 to $ 241)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 102

Plane ticket budget

London → Nuuk

$ 1471
(fair price: $ 1291)

New York City → Nuuk

$ 2197
(fair price: $ 1909)

Los Angeles → Nuuk

$ 2356
(fair price: $ 2082)

Dublin → Nuuk

$ 1574
(fair price: $ 1365)

Tours and organised trips in Greenland

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