Currency and prices

Bring Danish kroner and a credit card

Danish currency is legal tender in Greenland
Greenland is part of the Danish national community, and a common currency is thus used, i.e. the Danish krone. There are banks in all major towns, and it is often possible to change money at hotels. In the major towns there may be a few places that accept foreign currency, but it is more the exception than the rule, and not surprisingly the exchange rate is rarely favourable.

Credit cards
In ATMs, which are found in all towns, you can withdraw Danish kroner (DKK) using the following credit cards:

      Dankort
      Diners
      VISA
      VISA PLUS-card
      VISA Electron
      Eurocheque-card
      Eurocard/Mastercard
      Maestro
      Cirrus-card

Credit cards can be used at many hotels, restaurants and shops, but it is recommended that you bring a small amount of Danish kroner with you to Greenland, as some ATMs may not be in service at the weekend.

Prices in Greenland
It is fair to say that Greenland is self-sufficient with regard to fish, certain meat products and ice cubes. Everything else has to be imported by either ship or aircraft, and this of course has an impact on prices. Compared to Scandinavia, prices are approx. 10% higher, and alcohol, tobacco and fresh fruit and vegetables in particular are at the high end of the scale.