Moving to Greenland from New York
What to Expect
Considering a move from New York to Greenland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New York to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New York to Greenland.
Who's moving to Greenland?
Top countries of origin for Greenland's foreign-born residents.
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United States
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to New York.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York performs better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.
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
New York performs better than Greenland across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York performs better than Greenland across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Greenland
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Greenland?
From major Greenland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and Greenland are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Greenland?
The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In New York, the official language is English.
