Moving to Greenland from Belgium

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belgium to Greenland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Belgium to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
GL
5.4

Belgium performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
GL
10.5t

Belgium performs better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
GL
31.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BE
91.0%
GL
69.5%

Belgium performs better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
GL
$68,100

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
GL
8.8

Belgium generally does better on family life, though Greenland leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and Greenland. To live, work, or study long-term in Greenland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greenland's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Greenland without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE GL
Population 11,847,338 57,792
Currency Euro (€) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Dutch, French, German Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112