The range of goods available is similar to that in an ordinary Danish provincial town, but prices are, in general, slightly higher. Alcohol, tobacco, fruit and vegetables are expensive. Special purchases include bone and
soapstone carvings, skin products and beadwork. "The Board" is the local term for
Kalaaliavaq, the
markets which can be found in all Greenlandic towns. Here you can buy the day’s harvest such as seal, whale, musk, reindeer, fish and berries straight from the hunter, fisherman or picker. They are usually situated close to the town’s port.
The Greenland Home Rule Administration can provide information on
claiming tax back on items purchased in Greenland.
Shopping hours Mon-Thurs 1000-1730, Fri 1000-1800 and Sat 0900-1300. Smaller grocery shops and kiosks may open for longer but these will vary from region to region.
Currency Information:CurrencyDanish Krone (DKK; symbol kr) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of kr1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of kr20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 and 25 øre.
Currency ExchangeCheques drawn on Danish banks can be cashed at banks and cash can also be exchanged. Postal cheques can be cashed at all post offices. There are two banks in Greenland:
Grønlandsbanken (PO Box 1033, DK-3900 Nuuk) and
Nuna Bank (PO Box 1031, DK-3900 Nuuk).
Nuna Bank has branches in Nuuk, Sisimiut, Oaqortoq, Ilulissat and Maniitsoq.
KNI represents the banks in other towns and villages. There is no banking service in Søndre Strømfjord at present.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsCredit cards are restricted to the major towns and most hotels. Some major towns, like Ilulissat, have ATMs.
Traveller's ChequesCheques in major currencies may be exchanged as indicated in the currency exchange section above. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Wed and Fri 1000-1600; Thurs 1000-1800.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | kr8.18 |
| $1.00= | kr5.56 |
| €1.00= | kr7.45 |
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