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Nuuk, Greenland
Greenland

Nuuk

capital of Greenland

-3°C · this month$3,750/mo18,3265 m5 missions from 5 countries
Photo: patano · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Nuuk

Monthly budget
$3,750/mo
Prices vs USA: 83%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 6.699 DKK
US travel advisory
Level 2
Homicides / 100k: 5.4
travel.state.gov
Internet access
69%
of people online
Air quality
1.6
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Kalaallisut
Emergency
112
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug, Type K
Calling code
+299

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 28, 2024

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°5°Jan6°Feb5°Mar7°Apr12°May14°Jun15°Jul15°Aug12°Sep9°Oct8°Nov7°Dec

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 85%

Embassies & consulates in Nuuk

5 missions from 5 countries

Where to eat in Nuuk

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Nuuk · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Greenland

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Nuuk?

The travel guide to Nuuk lists Cafe Esmeralda, Charoen Porn, Restaurant Unicorn, and Sarfalik.

Is Nuuk safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Greenland at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 5.4 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Nuuk?

Roughly $3,750 per month for a remote worker, based on Greenland price levels (83% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Nuuk in November?

In November Nuuk averages a high of 8°C, a low of -13°C and about 84 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Nuuk?

5 diplomatic missions, including United Kingdom (Consulate General).

Cities in Greenland

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.