Very happy to give this channel a follow. I've been interested in Greenland for awhile now, so it's pretty cool seeing a channel that covers life there. I doubt I will ever be able to convince my wife to move our family there, but at least I have videos to refer to now.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen That's certainly a plan at some point. I know the Nuuk airport is being expanded for international flights so hopefully that makes it cheaper at some point. Maybe once restrictions start to lighten I'll plan a vacation around a Nanook concert. 😀
@@thomastaylor1268 True! We expect a new airport in Nuuk late 2023 and hopefully for cheaper prices.. Right now I have to pay 8.500DKK for a return ticket from Nuuk to Copenhagen...
Love your videos! I was waiting for someone to make a channel explaining about Greenland for a long time (since there weren't many videos on RUclips). Thank you for doing that! I will definitely visit soon :)
I dream to open a cafe in Greenland and I am hoping to move there next year if I get approved for a visa. Watching your videos helps me feel closer to my dreams. Thank you so much for sharing Alex. I really appreciate it ❤️✌️
@@AlexAmasaOlsen where there is a will there is a way! And God willing if I do, you can have free coffee from my shop anytime ❤️🌸🌸🌸🙆🦋🦋🦋 shout out from San Francisco my friend ✌️
@@perrrry your too kind for asking 🙏. Unfortunately I haven't yet but God willing still working on it....I believe with all my heart I will make it eventually 💜. I pray you have big dreams of your own and that you are working on them too, and that they come true for you in time 🙏
I like your videos, I am a Venezuelan living in Chile, and I find it very interesting to know about life in Greenland, especially because of the extreme temperatures, and I am surprised to see the City and how you Live :)
Fantastic, thanks!! I have a major interest in agriculture and self sufficient towns, Greenland could be an incredible candidate based on what you're saying.
WOW!!!! Now that's what I call very interesting indeed!! To be honest, I've thought of getting a new life in Greenland for quite awhile now, especially the southern region of Greenland. Which that place definitely reminds me of Iceland, North Wales or the Scottish highlands. And I definitely agree with your view about development in Greenland, since Greenland has alot of potential there. For example, they currently still haven't got independent free-to-view TV stations yet, like over here in the UK. So for quite awhile, I've designed and animated my own TV idents for my own stations, which that was TV Sydgrønland, Vestkysten, Østkysten and TV Thule. I would also want to do gardening there as well. But yeah, even though this new life is very long way-a-way from now, as I'm still pretty young and not that ready yet, I do hope sometime I could come and visit Greenland someday. As its one of my most favourite countries of all time. But yeah, awesome video Alex and greetings from England!!!! :D
South Greenland is also a place to visit for sure, im always blown away by the greenness, sheep and in sheep farm areas- the lack of mosquitoes! But as always, its better to visit a place before making large decisions, 😊
Thanks Bob! Nope, Greenland doesnt really have that much power and guess it sells better, for news channels to talk about other matters.. But the US has a few tentacles in Greenland and think the partnership will be strengthened.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen There's this game called "Plague Inc" where you play as a customized germ. Your goal is to infect the entire world and effectively exterminate the human race before a cure is found. It used to be extremely popular and there was this meme about Greenland being borderline impossible to reach
@@thewordoflynx8095 OOh, I think I have seen some ads about that game before... Hehe.. But I guess infecting Greenland is difficult in games and real world, as we have only had 30 covid cases and no one infected at the moment...
Thanks! What can I say, I graduated from University with an engineering degree...😅 Could have delved into the more emotional aspects of living in Greenland as well, but it seems my brain usually goes the logical way...😉
Interesting take on the underdevelopment! Im also definitely wondering what you think about the isolation? Depression from darkness, loneliness or cold? Thanks 🤓
In regards to isolation, you are kinda isolated when you live here.. Each town is usually only connected by boat or plane and you can feel alone. But you can always take a plane to Denmark or Iceland, to escape Greenland once in a while, thats what I do. So, isolation is in my opinion not that bad, we have internet, entertainment and if you have a good job you should have plenty of things to get done. Winter depression is a real thing and I know I personally am affected by the dark. Which is why I make sure to have proper lighting, get out when possible, exercise and long term I will buy a light therapy lamp. The cold is solved with good clothing, higher energy bills during winter and generally being cautious about your stays outside.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen I wonder how the Kangerlussuaq-Sisimiut road might change that? Guessing it'll be more so feeling less isolated from tourism than for the commercial aspect and, eh, 500 people in Kangerlussuaq, but then again I'm writing this from the United States so I have no idea :p
I wonder if there are viking ruins to see is it expensive to travel from town to town as a carpenter I wonder what the wood is like or are they using steel stud's
I have a strong fascination about Greenland since my childhood. If I have the money, I would love to implement some kind of farming/gardening business there. I know the lack of fresh veggies on the country and the large amount of money waste with importation is a real issue for the country. Southern Greenland is just a little bit colder than Northern Norway or Patagonia (Southern Chile and Argentina, one of the main fruit producer in the planet), so thinking about of summer outside farming and winter greenhouse gardening is not that crazy (maybe) But, now, it's only a dream. Very interesting channel. I'm a new subscriber from Southern Brazil.
I like your idea and have myself thought of the problem of importing all those vegetables.. I think a hydroponic system would be the way to go, since you would be able to supply veggies year round. We actually already have one "greenhouse" called Greenlandic Greenhouse, where they use hydroponics to grow lettuce etc.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen yep, I know about Greenlandic Greenhouse and certainly is a great improvement for the country, if you think how the situation was just a couple years ago. But I still think Southern Greenland has a lot of potential to do much more. I hope more people of Greenland think about this for a near future. If it's true we cannot stop global warming, it's time to begin the process of transition from a tundra place for a, maybe, future temperate and productive region. I always think about California and Israel deserts and the Dutch "greenhousers" from the Renaissance when I read about artic regions and the impact of climate change. 😊🤔
@@AlexAmasaOlsen Do they import bags of frozen vegetables to Greenland? I live in the United States and I like to buy bags of frozen vegetables. You don't have to worry as much about storage and they tend to be able to keep longer.
im looking at greenland because it has one of lowest rates of car ownership per capita. looks lovely. i love living in a city but hate all the cars. so a place where most people walk and bike would be perfect!
Happy you liked it! Of course I could also have included my family and friends, familiarity etc. as to why I choose to live on Greenland. But that wouldnt apply to most of the people who watch my videos😄
@@AlexAmasaOlsen You mentioned in another video you had family here so I think you've kind of touched on that. Anyway greenland seems like a very cool place! I hope to visit one day.
Thanks! Yes now with Europe in an energy crisis, shurting down nuclear powerplants seems like a stupid move, when we are so heavily reliant on fossilfuels still... Maybe I should do a video about energy in Greenland🤔😊
Very nice video Alex, good to hear that there are certain jobs that are in demand, like carpenters. Perhaps I should get myself a degree if i really want to move to Greenland 🤔 Keep up the nice videos! :D
Watch this video, or just look at the links in the description and you should be on your way in getting a residence permit, to be able to work here: ruclips.net/video/ADIt2BSEDu4/видео.html
But how did you first discover Greenland? I thought I heard maybe you were raised there, but not sure. Great videos! I’ve always been so curious about Greenland. Thank you!!
Hey mate, I live in Sydney and we have tons of comfort here. If you go upto Mount kuring-gai or Hawksberry River or down to the Cronulla Shire you'd understand what I mean
Alex: According to Google Maps street view I went way south from Nuuk and it looks like they're building a new community there with a new roundabout. Is my view right? Are they expanding towards the south?
Yes, and Google maps is still outdated though, as the expansion you see is already fully built out now. Right now, I think this year, plans are to make a tunnel through a mountain to get to more land further south.
How do you go grocery shopping without a car? I don’t think it’s practical to go grocery shopping with only using a bus. Nor a bicycle, unless you’re buying only 3 or 4 items every day.
I have been contacted by a tv crew and they wanted to know if I would be interested in going to greenland to dredge for gold from what I have seen most of the gold deposits are in south greenland just trying to find somebody that I could chat with and find more information
Sounds like a new episode of ice cold gold in the making?😊 Yes, there is a non operating mine in South Greenland called Nalunaq. Assets to that mine are currently owned by AEX Gold. But cool, are you going?
I'd like to visit Greenland when I sail to Europe next year however you dont allow pets and I cant find any info on if I can stop while my pets stay on board our sailboat
I assume you mean Pisiffik?😅 I shop there sometimes, but mostly shop at Brugseni, which is the other major chain of supermarkets in Greenland. Pisiffik is usually a little more expensive than Brugseni, but oftentimes has more options and exclusive products. Dom P champagnes etc..
I would not choose Greenland to be retired, as it is difficult to get around and you have to be ablebodied. Pricewise not so well again, as Im sure other places would be more fitted for retired people
@@AlexAmasaOlsen Thank you for your honesty. I am 74 living in California, but the cost of everything is not for people on Social Security. I'll keep looking.
Interested to know where you were born? I am from New Zealand at the bottom of the world and we also have 40 hour working weeks and free health care. Sport and the outdoors, tramping , beaches is our passion in our time off.
Probably, as a family member of mine has allergies and asthma and due to very low pollen and pollution in the air, it works out alright. Also very low humidity in the air here
You can use greenlandic, danish, and english. For greenlandic dialects, its the western greenlandic here in Nuuk, intertwined with quite a lot of danish words😅
Greenlandic (the West dialect) is the only official language here, so please learn it if you decide to move here. Usually people in Nuuk also speak Danish or English so if you don't speak Greenlandic, then you can get around with one of those two just fine
Thanks Mike😁 Schooling is alright I guess, with an option to put your kid in a private school as well. It all depends on which teachers you get. I came through school and high school with pretty goid teachers and now have a university degree
Hi! I am living and working in Greenland. Working in a telecommunication company, where I take care of the buildings and for managing construction of new one.
Greenland will be the next tropical paradise in 20 years . I want to invest in the hotel and hospitality industries as soon as I can . Can you help me ?
In my country we have a similar phenomenon in Alaska where it is also cold and remote and many jobs pay very well, but it is it similar in Greenland where you are paid well but the cost of living turns it into a less spectacular income as a consequence of having many vital goods shipped in from afar? I am curious
The pay is on average not as good as in ex. Denmark, but certain circumstances, such as short distances, make owning a car less necessary and thereby make it cheaper. But buying goods etc is on average 30% more expensive than Denmark, so your phenomenom is also true here😊
@@ScubaSteveM45 Real estate in Nuuk is getting more and more expensive and newer homes are closing in on suburban Copenhagen prices, which is insane... But I am happy with my deal, I bought in 2019 and my house has probably increased $50-60.000USD
@@AlexAmasaOlsen small world I bought my house here in the USA in 2018 and it has gone up by an identical value. I will never sell it since while home values have gone up somewhat home prices have gone up exponentially in my country
So how do you make a living in Greenland? I saw the other video about your house and it looks pretty nice but I can't really see what are some of the major jobs out in Greenland besides fishing and maybe mining outside of tourism.
In Nuuk we have all the administration jobs, for a country to function. I work as a coordinator for our national telecom, renovating buildings and construction of new ones. Healthcare is also big
@@ScubaSteveM45 The majority of available jobs here are government jobs, but private jobs are available. I used to work at WSP before, which is a private company.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen what's the outlook on Greenlandic manufacturing? I happen to be a machinist by trade so I'd probably stay in that type of work wherever on Earth I went
2 questions: (1) when is high speed internet coming to Greenland?, and (2) how much is electricity per KwH? the reason I ask......is Greenland a 'friendly environment' for Bitcoin (and Ethereum) mining?
1) Depends what you mean by high speed? We have available 100/100mbps for businesses and i think you might be able to get more if you request directly from Tele Post for a custom plan. 2) 1kwh=1,65DKK So depending on your needs it might be and you might be able to make deals directly with the electricity provider, since a mining operation would require such large amounts of power.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen 1.65 DKK = 22 cents in Euros. I live in Dublin (expensive city) and I pay 17 cents per KwH for domestic consumption. A serious discount is required to make the business model work in Greenland. May I ask......does Greenland have a government agency that promotes and facilitates inward investment? Do/can they communicate in English?
Great description about living in Greenland. I think that it should be truly fantastic to live there, but I am also aware that we must face the problem of global warming in order to preserve these lands and their natural environments. Thank you for this nice video
I would say for an english speaker and most job opportunities, definitely the capital Nuuk. But not as cheap as any other place in Greenæand though...😅
@@AlexAmasaOlsen there's a Brazilian guy, a cheff de cuisine, that lived for some time in a small village in Greenland, as well for a few months in Nuuk. Now I think he lives in Iceland. He has an RUclips channel focused on travel and gastronomy
I spent a lot of time in Scandinavia, lived in Sweden for a year, and Germany for 4 yrs. I think I could handle Greenland. I'd be coming from California. Tak.
Guy, I'll tell you right now I'm all for the idea of living in Greenland and I like some of what you say but I don't give either the climate-change thing or the distancing issue and the corona panic time of day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the idea to live in a calm environment, but the weak infrastructure of such a remote place scares me. I prefer living at the calm edge of a big city, so I will have nature outside the city and a good infrastructure.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen I guess Greenland might be something for vacation only for me. Are the hotels expensive there? I don't have much money, indeed I struggle very much, I have debt of 76000 EUR and I have to pay high interest rates, I struggled with paying my rent this month for the first time in 10 years. Wish I would pay only lower interest rates of 2 % p. a. or so. Right now I pay 7 to 11 % p. a.. But maybe Greenland vacation somewhere in the future.
@@BlackStarASMR I hope you get rid of that high interest debt soon my friend! Because vacationing in Greenland is definitely not cheap.. A hotelroom in Ilulissat is roughly $200 pr. night and in Nuuk you could get a budget option for $140 pr night. Airbnb rooms are a cheaper alternative.
Hi Alex, I'm hoping to plan a trip and visit Greenland next year, and am so glad I came across your videos. They're super helpful and informative, thank you! Question for you: I'm from Chicago, and am wondering how long I can stay without needing some sort of work visa? I work remotely, so I can potentially stay for a couple of months.
Glad you found the videos helpful😁 As a rule of thumb you can be a tourist for 3months, I have made another video explaining citizenship in Greenland, and have provided some useful links for visas etc in the description, so go check the links out.
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Very happy to give this channel a follow. I've been interested in Greenland for awhile now, so it's pretty cool seeing a channel that covers life there. I doubt I will ever be able to convince my wife to move our family there, but at least I have videos to refer to now.
Glad you like the videos!
Well, it is a big move to take, but you could probably visit first😄
@@AlexAmasaOlsen That's certainly a plan at some point. I know the Nuuk airport is being expanded for international flights so hopefully that makes it cheaper at some point. Maybe once restrictions start to lighten I'll plan a vacation around a Nanook concert. 😀
@@thomastaylor1268 True! We expect a new airport in Nuuk late 2023 and hopefully for cheaper prices.. Right now I have to pay 8.500DKK for a return ticket from Nuuk to Copenhagen...
Love your videos! I was waiting for someone to make a channel explaining about Greenland for a long time (since there weren't many videos on RUclips). Thank you for doing that! I will definitely visit soon :)
Thanks a lot!
I will do my best at providing insights into Greenland😎
I dream to open a cafe in Greenland and I am hoping to move there next year if I get approved for a visa. Watching your videos helps me feel closer to my dreams. Thank you so much for sharing Alex. I really appreciate it ❤️✌️
Hope you will too!
Glad I can help! Hope you get the visa!
@@AlexAmasaOlsen where there is a will there is a way! And God willing if I do, you can have free coffee from my shop anytime ❤️🌸🌸🌸🙆🦋🦋🦋 shout out from San Francisco my friend ✌️
@@undercoverangel1410 Hope to see you here!
How did the plans go? Hope you made it!
@@perrrry your too kind for asking 🙏. Unfortunately I haven't yet but God willing still working on it....I believe with all my heart I will make it eventually 💜. I pray you have big dreams of your own and that you are working on them too, and that they come true for you in time 🙏
Fantastic video! Makes me wanna visit greenland even more. Keep on the good work!
Thanks!
Lets hope everything opens late spring.😆
I like your videos, I am a Venezuelan living in Chile, and I find it very interesting to know about life in Greenland, especially because of the extreme temperatures, and I am surprised to see the City and how you Live :)
Thanks!
My girlfriend is actually also from Venezuela!
Hehe, we do have a small city yes, but nothinf too crazy😁
@@AlexAmasaOlsen OMG how nice is that, Venezuelans rules 😁👍🏼 say hi to your girlfriend 🙋🏻♀️
@@elisachacon3545 Hehe will do!
love from india bro. one day , i will visit greenland. for sure. love your videos .
Thanks!
I think we all long for travelling again soon😫
Fantastic, thanks!! I have a major interest in agriculture and self sufficient towns, Greenland could be an incredible candidate based on what you're saying.
WOW!!!! Now that's what I call very interesting indeed!! To be honest, I've thought of getting a new life in Greenland for quite awhile now, especially the southern region of Greenland. Which that place definitely reminds me of Iceland, North Wales or the Scottish highlands. And I definitely agree with your view about development in Greenland, since Greenland has alot of potential there. For example, they currently still haven't got independent free-to-view TV stations yet, like over here in the UK. So for quite awhile, I've designed and animated my own TV idents for my own stations, which that was TV Sydgrønland, Vestkysten, Østkysten and TV Thule. I would also want to do gardening there as well. But yeah, even though this new life is very long way-a-way from now, as I'm still pretty young and not that ready yet, I do hope sometime I could come and visit Greenland someday. As its one of my most favourite countries of all time. But yeah, awesome video Alex and greetings from England!!!! :D
South Greenland is also a place to visit for sure, im always blown away by the greenness, sheep and in sheep farm areas- the lack of mosquitoes! But as always, its better to visit a place before making large decisions, 😊
@@AlexAmasaOlsen Thanks Alex!!!! :D
No problemo😎
Hola Alex
Veo que hablas español
I understand y completely. That landscape it's priceless. That place is therapeutic.
Yup, like therapy
I love your videos Alex, interesting content saludos desde México
Gracias David!
God bless you all the best in your future good luck from Canada. It is very good informations I like to visit Greenland one day.
Wooh, go Alex! You popped up on my video reccomendation so I had to check your videos out!
Liked & subscribed! 👌🏻
The almighty algorithm...!
Happy RUclips is showing my content😆 Thanks!
Fantastic job of explaining a Country/Greenland ..that we Wonder about but never hear any news about here in USA!!
Thanks Bob!
Nope, Greenland doesnt really have that much power and guess it sells better, for news channels to talk about other matters.. But the US has a few tentacles in Greenland and think the partnership will be strengthened.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen Greenland is a Plague Inc player's worst nightmare
@@thewordoflynx8095 Say what?
@@AlexAmasaOlsen There's this game called "Plague Inc" where you play as a customized germ. Your goal is to infect the entire world and effectively exterminate the human race before a cure is found. It used to be extremely popular and there was this meme about Greenland being borderline impossible to reach
@@thewordoflynx8095 OOh, I think I have seen some ads about that game before... Hehe.. But I guess infecting Greenland is difficult in games and real world, as we have only had 30 covid cases and no one infected at the moment...
WOW! nice comeback. You present a very succinct, reasonable and logical explanation for living where you are.
Thanks! What can I say, I graduated from University with an engineering degree...😅 Could have delved into the more emotional aspects of living in Greenland as well, but it seems my brain usually goes the logical way...😉
Hi sir, one of this days will be coming to greenland for a job.. Thanks for your videos..
I want to live in Greenland so badly. I'm studying as a professional logistic and I also want to open a cafe But Somewhere that is cold and dark.
Then Greenland is perfect!
@@AlexAmasaOlsenHi from Saudi Arabia,have a really nice day my friend,salam🙂
@@RedaReda-vl9ffI hope you can enjoy the sun and do not get sunburn too often
Love your vids!! I would love to see you do a video touring your city Nuuk! Much love from Ohio, USA!
I will put that on the to do list😎 And thanks😊
I been planning on coming yo live in greenland for quit a few years now..😅 thank you for the information 🙏
Interesting take on the underdevelopment! Im also definitely wondering what you think about the isolation? Depression from darkness, loneliness or cold? Thanks 🤓
In regards to isolation, you are kinda isolated when you live here.. Each town is usually only connected by boat or plane and you can feel alone. But you can always take a plane to Denmark or Iceland, to escape Greenland once in a while, thats what I do. So, isolation is in my opinion not that bad, we have internet, entertainment and if you have a good job you should have plenty of things to get done. Winter depression is a real thing and I know I personally am affected by the dark. Which is why I make sure to have proper lighting, get out when possible, exercise and long term I will buy a light therapy lamp. The cold is solved with good clothing, higher energy bills during winter and generally being cautious about your stays outside.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen I wonder how the Kangerlussuaq-Sisimiut road might change that? Guessing it'll be more so feeling less isolated from tourism than for the commercial aspect and, eh, 500 people in Kangerlussuaq, but then again I'm writing this from the United States so I have no idea :p
Thanks dude
Yeah that would be me I need sunshine I need warmth
I wonder if there are viking ruins to see is it expensive to travel from town to town as a carpenter I wonder what the wood is like or are they using steel stud's
I have a strong fascination about Greenland since my childhood. If I have the money, I would love to implement some kind of farming/gardening business there. I know the lack of fresh veggies on the country and the large amount of money waste with importation is a real issue for the country. Southern Greenland is just a little bit colder than Northern Norway or Patagonia (Southern Chile and Argentina, one of the main fruit producer in the planet), so thinking about of summer outside farming and winter greenhouse gardening is not that crazy (maybe) But, now, it's only a dream. Very interesting channel. I'm a new subscriber from Southern Brazil.
I like your idea and have myself thought of the problem of importing all those vegetables.. I think a hydroponic system would be the way to go, since you would be able to supply veggies year round. We actually already have one "greenhouse" called Greenlandic Greenhouse, where they use hydroponics to grow lettuce etc.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen yep, I know about Greenlandic Greenhouse and certainly is a great improvement for the country, if you think how the situation was just a couple years ago. But I still think Southern Greenland has a lot of potential to do much more. I hope more people of Greenland think about this for a near future. If it's true we cannot stop global warming, it's time to begin the process of transition from a tundra place for a, maybe, future temperate and productive region. I always think about California and Israel deserts and the Dutch "greenhousers" from the Renaissance when I read about artic regions and the impact of climate change. 😊🤔
@@AlexAmasaOlsen Do they import bags of frozen vegetables to Greenland? I live in the United States and I like to buy bags of frozen vegetables. You don't have to worry as much about storage and they tend to be able to keep longer.
3:10 is that a Cemetery in the foreground?
Yes it is. No ghosts haunting my house yet though...
Thanks for the video it was very interesting
Good you liked it!
Very interesting. Thanks for the overview, I am fascinated.
Youre welcome, glad you liked it😊
Love it very informative would appreciate longer videos as well
Thanks😊
Love what you are doing with your channel! keep up the good work :)
Thanks!
I will keep it up😁
Greenland sounds like a cool place to live! I want to visit Greenland! 🇬🇱
You should visit, hopefully 2022 will be more open!
hope you can get more subscribers! Really interesting videos to let us know about the ‘other’ side of the world
Hehe, thanks! Awesome you enjoy watching!
I visited Greenland last year. It was great. Great people and interesting.
im looking at greenland because it has one of lowest rates of car ownership per capita. looks lovely. i love living in a city but hate all the cars. so a place where most people walk and bike would be perfect!
What's the green sweater you're wearing at the beginning of the vid man? The texture is sick! Aquaman. Where'd you buy that
Hehe, I like the sweater as well😎
Got it as a present, but it is of the brand Selected.
Great tips, thank you
Thank you for your video - this was very insightful!
Happy you liked it!
Of course I could also have included my family and friends, familiarity etc. as to why I choose to live on Greenland. But that wouldnt apply to most of the people who watch my videos😄
@@AlexAmasaOlsen You mentioned in another video you had family here so I think you've kind of touched on that. Anyway greenland seems like a very cool place! I hope to visit one day.
Hei very informative videos. Thank you.
Great insight 💯💯💯 I want to visit Greenland now
Happy you gained some knowledge! Hope we will open up as soon as possible, I really want to go travelling as well... :-)
Thanks, I have question regarding the average cost of life, the jobs demanded there, marriage and citizenship.
Loving your videos! and I appreciate your open mindedness regarding nuclear energy. Would love to learn more about the hydro power in Greenland
Thanks!
Yes now with Europe in an energy crisis, shurting down nuclear powerplants seems like a stupid move, when we are so heavily reliant on fossilfuels still...
Maybe I should do a video about energy in Greenland🤔😊
@@AlexAmasaOlsen I would be quite interersted in an "Energy in Greenland" Solar, Geo-Thermal, Wind and Hydro of course. Cheers! keep up the great work
@@erikhaugaard9939 Sure thing!
Excellent videos man👌🏻🇬🇱
Kind of random question. If I am disabled, can Greenland provide some healthcare if my country of origin may pay for it?
Donald from Tucson Arizona.
Greenland sound like a great place to visit.
Hi Donald!
Greenland can be great and extreme at the same time, so definitely be prepared for anything.😄
@@AlexAmasaOlsen thanks Alex for your reply!
Very nice video Alex, good to hear that there are certain jobs that are in demand, like carpenters. Perhaps I should get myself a degree if i really want to move to Greenland 🤔 Keep up the nice videos! :D
A degree dedinitely helps..
Yup! Not many vids about Greenland. Your vids are informative.
Thanks Siegfred😎
Nice videos, is there a need for computer programmers in Nuuk? I’ve been thinking to relocate, and this place sounds nice. Thanks.
Im sure there is, maybe Inu-IT, Comby or Modulo might have a need.
Would there be room for a heavy plant operator in a quarry. Mine etc is there much work for someone like myself.
How can I move there?
Watch this video, or just look at the links in the description and you should be on your way in getting a residence permit, to be able to work here: ruclips.net/video/ADIt2BSEDu4/видео.html
I want to live in Narsarsuaq, Narsaq or Qaqortoq. The South 😍
I was in Narsarsuaq a while back and it is really a beautiful area. And trees...😅
Qaqortoq is in my blood, it's my home by heart🥰
I bet the stars are nice to photo as they move across the sky.
Yes, as well as the northern lights😊
If it wasnt so far away and a bit cheaper I would defo buy like a holiday property in Greenland, there's lovely villages like Igaliku
But how did you first discover Greenland? I thought I heard maybe you were raised there, but not sure. Great videos! I’ve always been so curious about Greenland. Thank you!!
Yes, I was 6 years old when I first came here, then a bit back and forth between Greenland and Denmark. But most of my life has been in Greenland
@@AlexAmasaOlsen that is so cool! Thank you for sharing !
Can you order from Amazon?
@@driskey82 Yes you can, also amazon.com delivers here.
Some brands do have limitations though
Hey mate, I live in Sydney and we have tons of comfort here. If you go upto Mount kuring-gai or Hawksberry River or down to the Cronulla Shire you'd understand what I mean
Awesome!
I also really loved when I lived in Sydney, beautiful city and way of life!
@@AlexAmasaOlsen well i'm moving to Brisbane. If you end up going down here visit Fortitude Valley. I'ts sublime
Gracias por el video amigo. Saludos
Salud!
Monopolies are good?
I like your ideas👍
Thanks!
What about the nightlife?
how do i move to greenland from my own country
Nearly everything is imported, right? So, if you have to live off of local resources, how would a person do there?
Alex: According to Google Maps street view I went way south from Nuuk and it looks like they're building a new community there with a new roundabout. Is my view right? Are they expanding towards the south?
Yes, and Google maps is still outdated though, as the expansion you see is already fully built out now. Right now, I think this year, plans are to make a tunnel through a mountain to get to more land further south.
How do you go grocery shopping without a car?
I don’t think it’s practical to go grocery shopping with only using a bus. Nor a bicycle, unless you’re buying only 3 or 4 items every day.
I have been contacted by a tv crew and they wanted to know if I would be interested in going to greenland to dredge for gold from what I have seen most of the gold deposits are in south greenland just trying to find somebody that I could chat with and find more information
Sounds like a new episode of ice cold gold in the making?😊
Yes, there is a non operating mine in South Greenland called Nalunaq. Assets to that mine are currently owned by AEX Gold.
But cool, are you going?
one day i need to visit Greenland I've always liked the arctic
I wanna go to Greenland too!!,by the way,did you know where can i study a master degree in biology in Nuuk?,Grettings from Mexico!.
I'd like to visit Greenland when I sail to Europe next year however you dont allow pets and I cant find any info on if I can stop while my pets stay on board our sailboat
Yes, above the arctic circle other dogs than greenlandic sleddogs are not allowed.
Maybe talk to the police in Greenland and ask what you can do.😊
Greenland if you really love snow!!
Hahah, that too!
Hello Sir Great video
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Have you shopped at Fissizzik store? If so are they expensive?
I assume you mean Pisiffik?😅
I shop there sometimes, but mostly shop at Brugseni, which is the other major chain of supermarkets in Greenland. Pisiffik is usually a little more expensive than Brugseni, but oftentimes has more options and exclusive products. Dom P champagnes etc..
Is Greenland a place that retired people can survive, transportation, medical, inexpensive homes or apartments? Good information on your video here.
I would not choose Greenland to be retired, as it is difficult to get around and you have to be ablebodied. Pricewise not so well again, as Im sure other places would be more fitted for retired people
@@AlexAmasaOlsen Thank you for your honesty. I am 74 living in California, but the cost of everything is not for people on Social Security. I'll keep looking.
Interested to know where you were born? I am from New Zealand at the bottom of the world and we also have 40 hour working weeks and free health care. Sport and the outdoors, tramping , beaches is our passion in our time off.
Love this Channel
Thank you😁
Can I get a scholarship to live in greenland as a student?
Hi. Do u think a person with asthma can survive the coldness there? 🥶🥶🥶 What do u suggest? Been offered with a job there btw.
Probably, as a family member of mine has allergies and asthma and due to very low pollen and pollution in the air, it works out alright.
Also very low humidity in the air here
What languages could you use to get around in nuuk? As i know greenland has many dialects.
You can use greenlandic, danish, and english. For greenlandic dialects, its the western greenlandic here in Nuuk, intertwined with quite a lot of danish words😅
Greenlandic (the West dialect) is the only official language here, so please learn it if you decide to move here. Usually people in Nuuk also speak Danish or English so if you don't speak Greenlandic, then you can get around with one of those two just fine
Great info, Thank you!... I subscribed 👍🏻
How would you rate the Education System in Nuuk?
Thanks Mike😁
Schooling is alright I guess, with an option to put your kid in a private school as well. It all depends on which teachers you get. I came through school and high school with pretty goid teachers and now have a university degree
Get better at speaking danish, only then you can get far in Education System
hello... Alex how are you ? what are you doing in greenland.
Hi!
I am living and working in Greenland. Working in a telecommunication company, where I take care of the buildings and for managing construction of new one.
Greenland will be the next tropical paradise in 20 years . I want to invest in the hotel and hospitality industries as soon as I can . Can you help me ?
40 hours is not a "fairly short" workweek bro :)
In my country we have a similar phenomenon in Alaska where it is also cold and remote and many jobs pay very well, but it is it similar in Greenland where you are paid well but the cost of living turns it into a less spectacular income as a consequence of having many vital goods shipped in from afar? I am curious
The pay is on average not as good as in ex. Denmark, but certain circumstances, such as short distances, make owning a car less necessary and thereby make it cheaper.
But buying goods etc is on average 30% more expensive than Denmark, so your phenomenom is also true here😊
@@AlexAmasaOlsen how was the real estate prices vs. Denmark? Would you say you got a better deal vs. a Danish house or about the same
@@ScubaSteveM45 Real estate in Nuuk is getting more and more expensive and newer homes are closing in on suburban Copenhagen prices, which is insane...
But I am happy with my deal, I bought in 2019 and my house has probably increased $50-60.000USD
@@AlexAmasaOlsen small world I bought my house here in the USA in 2018 and it has gone up by an identical value. I will never sell it since while home values have gone up somewhat home prices have gone up exponentially in my country
@@ScubaSteveM45 Nice, yes it is nice to see all that equity stacking up😎
So how do you make a living in Greenland? I saw the other video about your house and it looks pretty nice but I can't really see what are some of the major jobs out in Greenland besides fishing and maybe mining outside of tourism.
In Nuuk we have all the administration jobs, for a country to function.
I work as a coordinator for our national telecom, renovating buildings and construction of new ones.
Healthcare is also big
@@AlexAmasaOlsen would you say the private sector is viable or is gov't service the only realistic sector to work for in Greenland
@@ScubaSteveM45 The majority of available jobs here are government jobs, but private jobs are available.
I used to work at WSP before, which is a private company.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen what's the outlook on Greenlandic manufacturing? I happen to be a machinist by trade so I'd probably stay in that type of work wherever on Earth I went
@@ScubaSteveM45 The main export here is shrimp/fish. On top of my head not a lot of manufacturing, besides construction
That townhouse is pretty big and decent, and the price is not orbital.
2 questions: (1) when is high speed internet coming to Greenland?, and (2) how much is electricity per KwH? the reason I ask......is Greenland a 'friendly environment' for Bitcoin (and Ethereum) mining?
1) Depends what you mean by high speed? We have available 100/100mbps for businesses and i think you might be able to get more if you request directly from Tele Post for a custom plan.
2) 1kwh=1,65DKK
So depending on your needs it might be and you might be able to make deals directly with the electricity provider, since a mining operation would require such large amounts of power.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen 1.65 DKK = 22 cents in Euros. I live in Dublin (expensive city) and I pay 17 cents per KwH for domestic consumption. A serious discount is required to make the business model work in Greenland. May I ask......does Greenland have a government agency that promotes and facilitates inward investment? Do/can they communicate in English?
I see.
Maybe try Invest in Nuuk: investinnuuk.gl/
Shoot them an email, as I think they handle foreign investments etc.
but like... how is the internet connection?
i'm greenlandic and it's pretty good i guess
im living in sisimiut :)
Nice!
My hometown😊
This im going back to Nuuk/Assiat
Great description about living in Greenland. I think that it should be truly fantastic to live there, but I am also aware that we must face the problem of global warming in order to preserve these lands and their natural environments. Thank you for this nice video
Yes, lets preserve the ice we have up here please😊
According to you🤔,which provience of Greenland have much job opportunities and cheap ??
I would say for an english speaker and most job opportunities, definitely the capital Nuuk. But not as cheap as any other place in Greenæand though...😅
Have you ever find any brasilian there?
Yes, my girlfriend knows one here in Nuuk.
@@AlexAmasaOlsen Nice, you got another subscribe
@@AlexAmasaOlsen there's a Brazilian guy, a cheff de cuisine, that lived for some time in a small village in Greenland, as well for a few months in Nuuk. Now I think he lives in Iceland. He has an RUclips channel focused on travel and gastronomy
@@Ignatius1972 You know his name or youtube channel? Now im getting curious!
I spent a lot of time in Scandinavia, lived in Sweden for a year, and Germany for 4 yrs. I think I could handle Greenland. I'd be coming from California. Tak.
Greenland is very different from those places
Do people have dogs there? And what are the laws on owning dogs?
can you please help me get there
Do you speak Greenlandic?
I was wondering that too. Maybe he does idk
Am an ACCA qualified..can i find job over there... ( chartered Accountant)
Should be possible, I know we have EY here, as well as Deloitte and others
@@AlexAmasaOlsen thank you🙂
Guy, I'll tell you right now I'm all for the idea of living in Greenland and I like some of what you say but I don't give either the climate-change thing or the distancing issue and the corona panic time of day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the idea to live in a calm environment, but the weak infrastructure of such a remote place scares me. I prefer living at the calm edge of a big city, so I will have nature outside the city and a good infrastructure.
Yes, we live very isolated and it can have its challenges. Hopefully the new international airports will do some good for Nuuk and Ilulissat😀
@@AlexAmasaOlsen How long does it take to get something you ordered on amazon?
@@BlackStarASMR Hmm, I would say roughly two weeks. Since Amazon Prime is not available
@@AlexAmasaOlsen I guess Greenland might be something for vacation only for me. Are the hotels expensive there? I don't have much money, indeed I struggle very much, I have debt of 76000 EUR and I have to pay high interest rates, I struggled with paying my rent this month for the first time in 10 years. Wish I would pay only lower interest rates of 2 % p. a. or so. Right now I pay 7 to 11 % p. a.. But maybe Greenland vacation somewhere in the future.
@@BlackStarASMR I hope you get rid of that high interest debt soon my friend! Because vacationing in Greenland is definitely not cheap.. A hotelroom in Ilulissat is roughly $200 pr. night and in Nuuk you could get a budget option for $140 pr night. Airbnb rooms are a cheaper alternative.
Can software engineers live here
great vid
Thanks😊
Is he in Nuuk?
Yes, this is in Nuuk😀
Oh... I'm the 445th subscriber 🙂
Damn...!
Thanks!
And congratz😎😉
@@AlexAmasaOlsen hoping to watch more videos, especially related to nature over there at your place
I will get more out during this spring/summer😎
Do you think one of reasons why u can enjoy living in Greenland is because you’ve have the opportunity to travel and live elsewhere ?
Hi Alex, I'm hoping to plan a trip and visit Greenland next year, and am so glad I came across your videos. They're super helpful and informative, thank you! Question for you: I'm from Chicago, and am wondering how long I can stay without needing some sort of work visa? I work remotely, so I can potentially stay for a couple of months.
Glad you found the videos helpful😁
As a rule of thumb you can be a tourist for 3months, I have made another video explaining citizenship in Greenland, and have provided some useful links for visas etc in the description, so go check the links out.
I am going to open a business in Greenland. I will be selling ice.
Hi Alex, if we working, can bring our parents to stay with us, how about the visa process?
You can check a video I made about becoming a citizen in Greenland. There are some links to the immigration website, which is pretty good.😊
Tried to buy it in the forties too. Not unheard of. 100 million was the offer back then. free healthcare isn't free...
Nope, healthcare is never free.. Taxes or insurances, depends what you like best.