Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr86) | kr123 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr49) | kr67 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (kr43) | kr32 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (kr7) | kr7 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.45 (kr27) | kr31 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.21 (kr31) | kr19 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (kr55) | kr71 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (kr23) | kr19 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 (kr11) | kr10 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (kr15) | kr12 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr90) | kr80 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (kr12) | kr20 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (kr18) | kr10 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,303 (kr25,966) | kr8,094 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,987 (kr18,025) | kr5,854 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (kr1,068) | kr1,187 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,293 (kr13,839) | kr4,951 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,888 (kr11,395) | kr3,714 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (kr584) | kr1,360 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $59 (kr355) | kr193 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $273 (kr1,648) | kr3,664 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (kr826) | kr716 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr71) | kr54 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (kr134) | kr169 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $61 (kr369) | kr788 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $57 (kr341) | kr222 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (kr570) | kr838 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $226 (kr1,365) | kr1,368 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,505 (kr147,880) | kr312,813 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (kr5.26) | kr10 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (kr540) | kr386 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 11% 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 (kr60) | kr73 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (kr709) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (kr72) | kr58 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.55 (kr27) | kr28 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr40) | kr29 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 (kr24) | kr13 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.75 (kr17) | kr16 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (kr131) | kr156 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (kr287) | kr335 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (kr165) | kr189 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $142 (kr857) | kr466 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (kr552) | kr642 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr75) | kr69 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (kr28) | kr42 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr43) | kr35 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (kr2,616) | kr3,333 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (kr572) | kr257 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr55) | kr42 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 424 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr30,965
($5,131)
in Berkeley, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr24,000
in Aalborg.
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