Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr95) | kr120 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr51) | kr67 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (kr45) | kr32 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (kr8) | kr7 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.65 (kr31) | kr31 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.05 (kr33) | kr19 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (kr59) | kr71 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.74 (kr25) | kr19 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (kr12) | kr10 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (kr21) | kr11 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (kr94) | kr75 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (kr13) | kr19 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.80 (kr19) | kr11 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,713 (kr24,581) | kr8,234 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,398 (kr15,877) | kr5,774 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (kr1,167) | kr1,187 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,476 (kr16,389) | kr4,951 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,938 (kr12,831) | kr3,714 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (kr642) | kr1,633 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $61 (kr406) | kr193 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $299 (kr1,979) | kr3,665 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (kr924) | kr716 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr75) | kr54 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (kr149) | kr169 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $60 (kr395) | kr778 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (kr360) | kr230 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (kr604) | kr797 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $201 (kr1,329) | kr1,287 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,934 (kr165,060) | kr305,266 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (kr5.98) | kr10 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (kr647) | kr386 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr56) | kr50 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (kr116) | kr73 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (kr1,158) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (kr82) | kr58 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (kr32) | kr28 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr43) | kr29 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.54 (kr30) | kr13 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 (kr17) | kr16 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (kr163) | kr168 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (kr320) | kr337 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (kr176) | kr190 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (kr1,004) | kr475 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (kr633) | kr636 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr87) | kr70 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (kr29) | kr42 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr47) | kr33 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (kr2,869) | kr3,332 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (kr651) | kr250 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr64) | kr42 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 412 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2018.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr34,890
($5,270)
in Berkeley, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr25,000
in Aalborg.
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