Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr100) | kr120 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr49) | kr67 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (kr47) | kr32 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (kr8) | kr7 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.18 (kr34) | kr31 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.48 (kr36) | kr19 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (kr59) | kr71 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.84 (kr25) | kr19 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (kr12) | kr10 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (kr21) | kr11 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (kr94) | kr75 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.17 (kr14) | kr19 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.80 (kr18) | kr11 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,648 (kr23,953) | kr8,234 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,631 (kr17,277) | kr5,774 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (kr980) | kr1,187 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,523 (kr16,565) | kr4,951 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,961 (kr12,875) | kr3,714 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (kr637) | kr1,633 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $61 (kr398) | kr193 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $299 (kr1,963) | kr3,665 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (kr916) | kr716 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr74) | kr54 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (kr148) | kr169 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $60 (kr392) | kr778 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (kr357) | kr230 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (kr599) | kr797 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $201 (kr1,319) | kr1,287 | + 2% | |
| 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 (kr163,721) | kr305,266 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (kr5.94) | kr10 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (kr642) | kr386 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr51) | kr50 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (kr115) | kr73 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $168 (kr1,100) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (kr81) | kr58 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (kr28) | kr28 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr43) | kr29 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.23 (kr28) | kr13 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.58 (kr17) | kr16 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (kr162) | kr168 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (kr317) | kr337 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (kr174) | kr190 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (kr996) | kr475 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (kr584) | kr636 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr86) | kr70 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (kr29) | kr42 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr46) | kr33 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (kr2,846) | kr3,332 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (kr652) | kr250 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr64) | kr42 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 317 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr33,139
($5,047)
in Berkeley, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr24,000
in Aalborg.
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