At a glance
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| Country | Greenland | Canada |
| Nomad score | 4.2 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $4,436 / mo | $3,393 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 6° / 4°C | 18° / 12°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 29 Good | 30 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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| Average high | 1.1°C | 9.6°C |
| Average low | -3.2°C | 3.8°C |
| Precipitation | 91 mm / mo | 126 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 174 h / mo | 182 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 83% |
| Rain days | 11.6 / mo | 13.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 23.8 km/h | 28.4 km/h |
GL
Nuuk · average high by month
J -5
F -8
M -5
A 0
M 2
J 6
J 10
A 10
S 7
O 2
N -2
D -3
CA
St. John's · average high by month
J 1
F 0
M 3
A 5
M 10
J 16
J 21
A 21
S 17
O 12
N 7
D 3
Air quality
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| US AQI | 29 | 30 |
| PM2.5 | 2.9 µg/m³ | 2.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 4.4 µg/m³ | 3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 68 µg/m³ | 67 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0.9 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Startup Scene | 2.0 | 3.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Air Conditioning | 1.2 | 4.0 |
| Green Spaces | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 8.6 | 7.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Weather | 2.8 | 4.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.0 | 5.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.1 | 8.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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| Accommodation Cost | 1.6 | 5.3 |
| Cost of Living | 1.6 | 5.2 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 2.3 | 5.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 1.4 | 4.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 2.6 | 5.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 2.2 | 4.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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| Culture | 4.9 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.3 | 5.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 2.5 | 3.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Nightlife | 2.6 | 6.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.6 | 8.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.6 | 5.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.6 | 3.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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| Cafes with WiFi | 3.7 | 6.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.1 | 3.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.1 | 5.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.2 | 2.7 |
| Internet Speed | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.2 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.2 | 6.1 |
| Food Scene | 4.4 | 6.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.0 | 5.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.4 | 5.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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| Healthcare | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.7 | 6.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.5 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Political Stability | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Visa Ease | 3.3 | 6.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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| Air Quality | 9.3 | 8.4 |
| Cleanliness | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 9.1 | 7.9 |
| Family Friendly | 5.7 | 7.8 |
| Language Barrier | 4.9 | 9.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.7 | 7.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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| Female Friendly | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Safety | 9.1 | 8.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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| Airport Connectivity | 4.9 | 6.5 |
| Cycling | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Public Transit | 3.3 | 4.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.1 | 3.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Walkability | 5.9 | 6.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Coworking Quality | 1.8 | 4.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 1.6 | 4.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 1.9 | 3.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.1 | 4.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 4.1 | 5.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Jeans | $124 per pair | $80 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $78 per dress | $47 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $155 per pair | $106 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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| Dining Out | $186 per month | $87 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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| Cinema Ticket | $19 per ticket | $12 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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| Coffee | $6.20 per cup | $3.83 per cup |
| Beer | $8.53 per pint | $6.56 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $23 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $124 per meal | $87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $16 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $4.65 per kg | $4.19 per kg |
| Bread | $3.88 per loaf | $3.03 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $3.88 per bottle | $2.37 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.79 per liter | $3.50 per liter |
| Rice | $3.10 per kg | $3.28 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $19 per kg | $14 per kg |
| Beef | $31 per kg | $17 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $23 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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| Groceries | $543 per month | $328 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $78 per visit | $87 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $23 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Housing | $1,008 per month | $765 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,473 per month | $1,057 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,326 per month | $2,333 per month |
| Coworking Space | $388 per month | $237 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,861 per month | $802 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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| Internet & Mobile | $62 per month | $95 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Leisure Activities | $78 per month | $58 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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| Haircut | $47 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Laundry | $16 per kg | $4.74 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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| Mobile Plan | $47 per month | $47 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $93 per month | $77 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $23 one-time | $33 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $78 per month | $40 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $47 per hour | $18 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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| Transportation | $78 per month | $57 per month |
| Taxi Start | $6.20 per trip | $3.64 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.33 per km | $1.64 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $93 per month | $57 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $16 per trip | $13 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.33 per liter | $1.42 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $47 per month | $15 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Utilities | $140 per month | $153 per month |