Arsuk, Greenland

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$2582
Retiree Score
30.0
Safety Index
Healthcare

With a population of just 78 people, Arsuk is a remote outpost on the edge of the Labrador Sea. The village has been hemorrhaging residents for decades, shedding over 50% of its population since the 1990s after the closure of a local mine. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the only connection to the outside world a coastal ship that takes hours to reach the nearest towns. Despite its tourism potential, Arsuk has become an economic backwater, a far cry from its days as a cryolite mining hub. Only the most intrepid adventurers willing to brave the isolation and sparse services should consider making this icy hamlet their home.

Can I afford Arsuk?

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You could save

$1210 / month

Savings Rate40%
Rent (Bahamas Average Adjusted)$359
Living Costs (Est. Village/Town Price)$1431
Safety
0
Healthcare
0
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$2
Bread (loaf)
Eggs (12)
Rice (1kg)
Chicken (1kg)

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$23
Meal (Mid-range)
Cappuccino
Water (0.33L)

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)
Mobile Plan (mo)
Gym (mo)
Cinema Ticket

Housing

1BR Center (mo)
1BR Outside (mo)
3BR Center (mo)
3BR Outside (mo)

Expat Life

English Proficiency
Expat Community
Top Neighborhoods
Elevation
26m
Nearest Airport
GOH (374km)

Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary
Mortgage Interest Rate
N/A

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
Temperature
Annual Rainfall
1052 mm
Coworking Spaces
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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