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Cost of Living & Prices:
Greenland vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Greenland vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.15 times more for grocery shopping in Greenland than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.76 EUR (5.39 USD) in Greenland and 5.16 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Greenland.

4.76 EUR
5.16 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.89 EUR (4.4 USD) in Greenland and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in the United States.

3.89 EUR
2.11 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 27.64 EUR (31.27 USD) in Greenland and 18.55 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

27.64 EUR
18.55 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 20.73 EUR (23.45 USD) in Greenland and 15.91 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United States.

20.73 EUR
15.91 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.73 EUR (18.93 USD) in Greenland and 15.39 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8% lower in the United States.

16.73 EUR
15.39 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.32 EUR (12.81 USD) in Greenland and 14.14 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Greenland.

11.32 EUR
14.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.1 EUR (4.64 USD) in Greenland and 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in the United States.

4.10 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Greenland and 4.19 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Greenland.

3.45 EUR
4.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.35 EUR (3.79 USD) in Greenland and 3.47 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Greenland.

3.35 EUR
3.47 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.08 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.13 EUR (6.94 USD) in Greenland and 2.51 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in the United States.

6.13 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3 EUR (3.39 USD) in Greenland and 3.77 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Greenland.

3.00 EUR
3.77 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.58 EUR (22.16 USD) in Greenland and 14.77 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in the United States.

19.58 EUR
14.77 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.59 EUR (2.93 USD) in Greenland and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in the United States.

2.59 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.61 EUR (4.08 USD) in Greenland and 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

3.61 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.72 EUR (5.34 USD) in Greenland and 4.71 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in the United States.

4.72 EUR
4.71 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.17 EUR (3.59 USD) in Greenland and 3.76 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Greenland.

3.17 EUR
3.76 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.55 EUR (6.27 USD) in Greenland and 7.26 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Greenland.

5.55 EUR
7.26 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.94 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.73 EUR (4.22 USD) in Greenland and 5.52 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Greenland.

3.73 EUR
5.52 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.01 EUR (2.27 USD) in Greenland and 2.21 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9% lower in Greenland.

2.01 EUR
2.21 EUR

Restaurant

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Greenland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.22 times less for meals in restaurants in Greenland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.03 EUR (5.69 USD) in Greenland and 4.61 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United States.

5.03 EUR
4.61 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.13 EUR (2.41 USD) in Greenland and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Greenland.

2.13 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.7 EUR (7.58 USD) in Greenland and 7.07 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Greenland.

6.70 EUR
7.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.36 EUR (6.07 USD) in Greenland and 8.84 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Greenland.

5.36 EUR
8.84 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13.82 EUR (15.64 USD) in Greenland and 10.6 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United States.

13.82 EUR
10.60 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 68.55 EUR (77.57 USD) in Greenland and 88.37 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Greenland.

68.55 EUR
88.37 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.95 EUR (18.04 USD) in Greenland and 22.09 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Greenland.

15.95 EUR
22.09 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.82 EUR (2.05 USD) in Greenland and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Greenland.

1.82 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Greenland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Greenland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.56 times less for transportation in Greenland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 77.45 EUR (87.64 USD) in Greenland and 114 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Greenland.

77.45 EUR
114.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.81 EUR (3.18 USD) in Greenland and 2.43 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in the United States.

2.81 EUR
2.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.7 EUR (7.58 USD) in Greenland and 26.51 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Greenland.

6.70 EUR
26.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.23 EUR (5.91 USD) in Greenland and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in the United States.

5.23 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.02 EUR (3.41 USD) in Greenland and 3.98 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Greenland.

3.02 EUR
3.98 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Greenland vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.08 EUR (18.2 USD) in Greenland and 15.91 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

16.08 EUR
15.91 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 35.65 EUR (40.33 USD) in Greenland and 86.84 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Greenland.

35.65 EUR
86.84 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 2.01 EUR (2.27 USD) in Greenland and 33.58 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in Greenland.

2.01 EUR
33.58 EUR

Flats for rent

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Greenland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.97 times less for renting an apartment in Greenland than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 763.96 EUR (864.46 USD) in Greenland and 3359 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Greenland.

763.96 EUR
3 359 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 682.99 EUR (772.84 USD) in Greenland and 2103 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Greenland.

682.99 EUR
2 103 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2077 EUR (2350.31 USD) in Greenland and 6269 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Greenland.

2 077 EUR
6 269 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1642 EUR (1858.11 USD) in Greenland and 3630 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Greenland.

1 642 EUR
3 630 EUR

Flats for sale

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Greenland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.31 times less for buying an apartment in Greenland than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2788 EUR (3154.66 USD) in Greenland and 12618 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Greenland.

2 788 EUR
12 618 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 13156 EUR (14887.16 USD) in Greenland and 8197 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in the United States.

13 156 EUR
8 197 EUR

Salary

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Greenland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Greenland is 1.86 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2857 EUR (3232.59 USD) in Greenland and 5300 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 46.1% lower in Greenland.

2 857 EUR
5 300 EUR

Hotels

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Greenland vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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91.7 EUR

Two stars

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129 EUR

Three stars

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172 EUR

Four stars

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223 EUR

Five stars

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531 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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