Moving to India from Greenland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Greenland to India? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Greenland to India, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hindi and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Greenland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
India performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
India performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
India performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Greenland generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Greenland generally does better on family life, though India leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
India passport holder visiting Greenland
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from India?
Connectivity is usually fine (India: 3.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is India safe for expats?
India performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.3 in Greenland.
How is healthcare in India compared to Greenland?
India performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.
