Cost of living in Aarhus, Denmark

Summary of cost of living in Aarhus

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr32,960
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr16,726
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Aarhus
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr150
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr85
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr38
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr14
12 eggs, large kr32
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr20
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr43
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr17
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr13
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr9
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr81
2 liters of coca-cola kr20
Bread for 2 people for 1 day kr10
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area kr12,078
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr10,088
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr797
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr8,998
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr6,853
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr621
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr164
40” flat screen tv kr2,390
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr488
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr43
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr230
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr622
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) kr294
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) kr789
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr1,009
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr314,482
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr15
Monthly ticket public transport kr467
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr407
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) kr37
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) kr82
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) kr500
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) kr37
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) kr31
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) kr18
4 rolls of toilet paper kr12
Tube of toothpaste kr17
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city kr202
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub kr297
2 tickets to the movies kr209
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) kr455
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert kr541
1 cocktail drink in downtown club kr77
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr49
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr42
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr3,632
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr0.88
1 month of gym membership in business district kr211
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr54
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 69 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: June 13, 2025

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