Travel budget and cost of living in Greenland how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 161 for 2 ppl.
- $ 24 per person
- $ 10.5 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 3208* (19978 DKK)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 223 for 2 ppl.
- $ 52 per person
- $ 42 per person
- $ 21 per person
Total budget:
$ 6304* (39256 DKK)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 303 for 2 ppl.
- $ 83 per person
- $ 104 per person
- $ 41 per person
Total budget:
$ 10586* (65926 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 2021
Cost of living: Greenland VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Greenland in 2021 is 50% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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 | 8% more | Travel 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 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 8.8 to $ 41)
($ 8.8 to $ 41)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 24 to $ 82)
($ 24 to $ 82)
38% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 16/person
($ 12 to $ 21)
($ 12 to $ 21)
96% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 7.3 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 13)
($ 3.6 to $ 13)
42% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.9 to $ 4.8)
($ 2.9 to $ 4.8)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Cappuccino
$ 4.7/cup
($ 2 to $ 8)
($ 2 to $ 8)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Greenland: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Greenland is 54% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 169/night
($ 161 to $ 179)
($ 161 to $ 179)
35% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 279/night
($ 273 to $ 286)
($ 273 to $ 286)
56% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 333/night
($ 333 to $ 333)
($ 333 to $ 333)
27% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 161/month
($ 161 to $ 161)
($ 161 to $ 161)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Cottage or guest house
$ 151/month
($ 150 to $ 151)
($ 150 to $ 151)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 538/month
($ 538 to $ 538)
($ 538 to $ 538)
209% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Greenland: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Greenland is 59% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 5.6)
($ 1.9 to $ 5.6)
132% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 5.6/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 8)
($ 3.2 to $ 8)
38% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 5.7)
($ 3.2 to $ 5.7)
76% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Chicken
$ 21/kg
($ 8 to $ 26)
($ 8 to $ 26)
109% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.5Apples
$ 5.6/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 8)
($ 4.1 to $ 8)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Tomatoes
$ 5.4/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 6.5)
($ 3.2 to $ 6.5)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)
55% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Greenland: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Greenland is 83% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.6/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 2.7)
($ 2.6 to $ 2.7)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 6.5/km
($ 3.2 to $ 9.7)
($ 3.2 to $ 9.7)
285% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)
($ 0.8 to $ 1)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 3.2 to $ 5.6)
($ 3.2 to $ 5.6)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Greenland: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Greenland costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 21/ticket
($ 15 to $ 33)
($ 15 to $ 33)
58% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 2.4/hr
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Greenland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Greenland is 78% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 13 to $ 17)
($ 13 to $ 17)
76% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 126
($ 97 to $ 146)
($ 97 to $ 146)
175% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 32
($ 12 to $ 33)
($ 12 to $ 33)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Plane ticket budget
London → Nuuk
$ 1433
(fair price: $ 1240)
(fair price: $ 1240)
New York City → Nuuk
$ 2103
(fair price: $ 1830)
(fair price: $ 1830)
Dublin → Nuuk
$ 1481
(fair price: $ 1286)
(fair price: $ 1286)
Los Angeles → Nuuk
$ 2314
(fair price: $ 2062)
(fair price: $ 2062)
Manchester → Nuuk
$ 1566
(fair price: $ 1348)
(fair price: $ 1348)
Toronto (Ontario) → Nuuk
$ 2329
(fair price: $ 1991)
(fair price: $ 1991)
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 29-09-2021.