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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Greenland

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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United States vs. Greenland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.19 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Greenland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.98 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 4.76 EUR (5.58 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Greenland.

4.98 EUR
4.76 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 3.89 EUR (4.56 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the United States.

2.04 EUR
3.89 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.91 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 27.65 EUR (32.4 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United States.

17.91 EUR
27.65 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 20.73 EUR (24.3 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in the United States.

15.36 EUR
20.73 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.86 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 16.73 EUR (19.61 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

14.86 EUR
16.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.65 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 11.33 EUR (13.28 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 17% lower in Greenland.

13.65 EUR
11.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.74 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 4.11 EUR (4.81 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in the United States.

2.74 EUR
4.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.04 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.45 EUR (4.05 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Greenland.

4.04 EUR
3.45 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.35 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 3.35 EUR (3.93 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 0% lower in Greenland.

3.35 EUR
3.35 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.32 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.42 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in the United States.

2.42 EUR
6.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.64 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 3 EUR (3.51 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Greenland.

3.64 EUR
3.00 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.26 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 19.59 EUR (22.96 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in the United States.

14.26 EUR
19.59 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.59 EUR (3.04 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in the United States.

1.07 EUR
2.59 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.33 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.61 EUR (4.23 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United States.

3.33 EUR
3.61 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.55 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 4.72 EUR (5.53 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the United States.

4.55 EUR
4.72 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.63 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.17 EUR (3.72 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Greenland.

3.63 EUR
3.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.01 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 5.55 EUR (6.5 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Greenland.

7.01 EUR
5.55 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.66 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.33 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.73 EUR (4.37 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 30% lower in Greenland.

5.33 EUR
3.73 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.01 EUR (2.36 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Greenland.

2.13 EUR
2.01 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Greenland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.18 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Greenland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.45 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 5.03 EUR (5.9 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in the United States.

4.45 EUR
5.03 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Greenland.

2.39 EUR
2.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.86 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Greenland.

6.83 EUR
6.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.53 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 5.36 EUR (6.28 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Greenland.

8.53 EUR
5.36 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 13.82 EUR (16.2 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in the United States.

10.24 EUR
13.82 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 85.32 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 68.58 EUR (80.38 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Greenland.

85.32 EUR
68.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.33 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 15.95 EUR (18.7 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Greenland.

21.33 EUR
15.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.13 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Greenland.

1.88 EUR
1.82 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Greenland - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

0.81 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

0.78 EUR
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Transportation

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United States vs. Greenland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.51 times more for transportation in the United States than in Greenland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 110.06 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 77.48 EUR (90.81 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Greenland.

110.06 EUR
77.48 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.35 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United States.

2.35 EUR
2.82 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.86 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Greenland.

25.60 EUR
6.70 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 5.23 EUR (6.13 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in the United States.

1.59 EUR
5.23 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.84 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.02 EUR (3.54 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Greenland.

3.84 EUR
3.02 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 16.09 EUR (18.85 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United States.

15.36 EUR
16.09 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 83.84 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 35.66 EUR (41.79 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Greenland.

83.84 EUR
35.66 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.42 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 2.01 EUR (2.36 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Greenland.

32.42 EUR
2.01 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Greenland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.87 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Greenland.

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 3243 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 764.21 EUR (895.7 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Greenland.

3 243 EUR
764.21 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 2031 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 683.21 EUR (800.77 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Greenland.

2 031 EUR
683.21 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 6053 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2078 EUR (2435.24 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Greenland.

6 053 EUR
2 078 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 3504 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1643 EUR (1925.25 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Greenland.

3 504 EUR
1 643 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Greenland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.26 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Greenland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12182 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2789 EUR (3268.66 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Greenland.

12 182 EUR
2 789 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 7914 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 13161 EUR (15425.11 USD) in Greenland. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in the United States.

7 914 EUR
13 161 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Greenland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.79 times higher than in Greenland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5117 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2858 EUR (3349.4 USD) in Greenland. The average salary is 44.1% lower in Greenland.

5 117 EUR
2 858 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.5 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
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Three stars

167 EUR
-

Four stars

215 EUR
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Five stars

513 EUR
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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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