General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Nuuk |
| Country | Greenland |
| Currency | Danish krone |
| Main religion | Lutheranism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.1% |
| Gdp | $2.5 billion |
| Size | 2,166,086 km² |
| Population | 56,370 |
| Population density | 0.03/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.1 |
| City population | 85% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -10∘C |
| Summer | 10∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Greenlandic, Danish |
| Population able to read | 99% |
| Population with a college degree | 10% |
| Population able to speak english | 12% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 14.2 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 1.8/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Greenland |
| Main airport | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $2.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10 |
| Burger | $15 |
| Coffee | $5 |
| Beer | $10 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1000/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $20/10km |
| Petrol | $1.70/l |
| Rental car | $100/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $20/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 40% |
| Vat | 25% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $30000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 25.55/MBits |
| Tld | .gl |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 95% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 90% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type F, Type K |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Pisiffik |
| Supermarket | Pisiffik |
| Pharmacy | Apotek |
| Drugstore | Apotek |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | Varies |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 2/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 4/10 |
| Public Parks | 5/10 |
| Swimming | 3/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mattak | Raw whale skin and blubber | $10-$15 |
| Suaasat | Boiled seal meat | $12-$18 |
| Kiviak | Fermented auk (a type of seabird) | $20-$30 |
| Muskox steak | Steak from a muskox | $25-$35 |
| Reindeer sausage | Sausage made from reindeer meat | $15-$25 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Brewed from dark-roasted beans and served with milk or cream | 3-5 |
| Tea | Herbal or black tea, often served with milk or sugar | 2-4 |
| Hot chocolate | Rich and creamy, made with real chocolate | 4-6 |
| Beer | Local and imported beers are available, with prices varying depending on the brand | 6-10 |
| Wine | Imported wines are available at higher prices, with local wines being more affordable | 10-15 |
| Spirits | Greenlandic vodka, gin, and whiskey are all available, with prices varying depending on the brand | 10-15 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Greenlandic knives | Traditional knives with bone or antler handles | $50-$200 |
| Greenlandic jewelry | Silver and gold jewelry with traditional motifs | $20-$500 |
| Greenlandic sealskin products | Sealskin boots, hats, and gloves | $50-$500 |
| Greenlandic wool products | Wool sweaters, hats, and scarves | $20-$100 |
| Greenlandic art | Paintings, sculptures, and prints by Greenlandic artists | $50-$500 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men to visit the baby Jesus |
| Great Prayer Day | Fourth Friday after Easter | A day of prayer and reflection |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday before Easter | Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples |
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday after Good Friday | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus |
| Easter Monday | Monday after Easter | A day of rest and celebration following Easter Sunday |
| Ascension Day | 40 days after Easter | Celebrates the ascension of Jesus into heaven |
| Pentecost | 50 days after Easter | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples |
| Constitution Day | June 5 | Commemorates the adoption of the Greenlandic constitution in 1979 |
| Midsummer Day | June 21 | Celebrates the longest day of the year |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A day of rest and celebration following Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Sermitsiaq |
| Online news | Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa |
| Tv | KNR |
| Radio | KNR |