Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (kr108) | kr123 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr51) | kr66 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (kr47) | kr33 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.39 (kr9) | kr7 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.84 (kr31) | kr31 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.28 (kr34) | kr19 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (kr55) | kr71 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.73 (kr24) | kr19 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.98 (kr13) | kr10 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.25 (kr8) | kr12 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr84) | kr76 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.40 (kr9) | kr20 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.57 (kr16) | kr10 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,409 (kr21,731) | kr8,094 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,293 (kr20,989) | kr5,854 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (kr1,101) | kr1,279 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,306 (kr14,700) | kr4,683 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,862 (kr11,868) | kr3,667 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (kr845) | kr915 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (kr344) | kr193 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (kr2,231) | kr3,664 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $175 (kr1,113) | kr716 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr77) | kr54 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (kr138) | kr169 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $74 (kr469) | kr788 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $68 (kr430) | kr222 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (kr600) | kr838 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $128 (kr815) | kr1,368 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,789 (kr208,999) | kr312,813 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (kr4.90) | kr10 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (kr489) | kr389 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | kr50 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (kr64) | kr73 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (kr382) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | kr58 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | kr28 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (kr51) | kr29 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (kr13) | kr13 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.97 (kr19) | kr16 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr127) | kr156 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (kr382) | kr335 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (kr169) | kr189 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $116 (kr737) | kr466 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $115 (kr734) | kr642 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr84) | kr69 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (kr30) | kr42 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (kr50) | kr37 | + 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | kr1,506 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (kr593) | kr258 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr57) | kr42 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 404 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr33,470
($5,251)
in Berkeley, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr25,000
in Aalborg.
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