Nuuk, Denmark is Slightly expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2125 for one person and $4969 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Nuuk are 7% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Nuuk is 50% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Nuuk is, on average, 19% lower than in Columbus.
Nuuk is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Nuuk's higher costs are primarily influenced by food prices, which are significantly above average. This impacts overall living expenses.
Yes, food prices in Nuuk are 39% higher than the European benchmark.
Public transport in Nuuk is 36% lower than the European benchmark, making it more accessible.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15 $ |
| Dinner | 95.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.52 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.47 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 25.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.7 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.16 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 86.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 45.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.52 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.27 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 137 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 212 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 132 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 790 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,570 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,031 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,032 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,333 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,228 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,889 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.67% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 22.6 $ |
| Haircut | 51.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 574 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,224 $ |