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:

  • $ 146 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3163* (19726 DKK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 227 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 6511* (40600 DKK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 291 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 84 per person
  • $ 102 per person
  • $ 46 per person

Total budget:

$ 10534* (65688 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 6% 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 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 12 to $ 29)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 29 to $ 82)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
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
$ 8 for 500ml
($ 5.5 to $ 13)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.1 for 330ml
($ 3.2 to $ 4.8)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 8)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 4.9)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Greenland: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Greenland is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 211/night
($ 194 to $ 232)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 249/night
($ 237 to $ 260)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 346/night
($ 346 to $ 346)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 147/month
($ 145 to $ 149)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 200/month
($ 163 to $ 241)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 196/month
($ 195 to $ 195)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 151/month
($ 150 to $ 151)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 341/month
($ 327 to $ 358)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Greenland: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Greenland is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 3.2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)

184% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.6/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 5.6)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 6.6/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 8.2)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 3.5 to $ 6.9)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 21/kg
($ 16 to $ 26)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.6/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 8.2)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 5.6)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Greenland: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Greenland is 57% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 3.3)

23% 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)

239% 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)
$ 3.6
($ 3.2 to $ 8)

6% 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 12% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 23/ticket
($ 15 to $ 33)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 2.4/hr
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Greenland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Greenland is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 13 to $ 16)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 130
($ 97 to $ 180)

125% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
( $ 30)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

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
$ 2046
(fair price: $ 1752)
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
$ 2276
(fair price: $ 2022)
Toronto (Ontario) → Nuuk
Toronto (Ontario) → Nuuk
Toronto (Ontario) → Nuuk
$ 2227
(fair price: $ 1874)


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 25-05-2023.

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