Cost of living in Bergen, Norway vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergen (Norway) is 30% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 186 (kr140) | kr131 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 105 (kr79) | kr67 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 65 (kr49) | kr31 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (kr13) | kr7 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 45 (kr34) | kr30 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (kr27) | kr19 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (kr44) | kr68 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (kr21) | kr18 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (kr16) | kr10 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (kr24) | kr12 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 160 (kr121) | kr78 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (kr29) | kr19 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 16 (kr12) | kr10 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Bergen (Norway) is 43% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 20,505 (kr15,507) | kr8,455 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,769 (kr10,413) | kr5,757 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,713 (kr1,296) | kr1,141 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 11,992 (kr9,069) | kr4,956 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,481 (kr6,414) | kr3,745 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 951 (kr719) | kr1,512 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 356 (kr269) | kr193 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,791 (kr3,623) | kr3,644 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 962 (kr728) | kr684 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 80 (kr61) | kr54 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 211 (kr160) | kr169 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bergen (Norway) is 4% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 891 (kr674) | kr778 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 312 (kr236) | kr230 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,062 (kr803) | kr745 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,510 (kr1,142) | kr1,287 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bergen (Norway) is 11% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 302,639 (kr228,872) | kr304,676 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (kr12) | kr10 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 705 (kr533) | kr386 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 190 (kr144) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergen (Norway) is 22% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 75 (kr57) | kr50 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 129 (kr98) | kr73 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (kr306) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 39 (kr29) | kr58 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 44 (kr33) | kr28 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (kr31) | kr29 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (kr22) | kr13 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (kr20) | kr16 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 341 (kr258) | kr171 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergen (Norway) is 20% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 503 (kr380) | kr337 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 238 (kr180) | kr187 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 600 (kr454) | kr475 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 861 (kr651) | kr606 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 127 (kr96) | kr73 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (kr37) | kr42 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 83 (kr62) | kr33 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,677 (kr3,537) | kr3,125 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.13 (kr0.85) | kr0.91 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 492 (kr372) | kr255 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 119 (kr90) | kr42 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 249 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least kr28,610 (kr 37,831) in Bergen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr23,000 in Aalborg.
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