Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (kr123) | kr131 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr51) | kr67 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (kr43) | kr31 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (kr8) | kr7 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (kr34) | kr30 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.60 (kr31) | kr19 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (kr63) | kr68 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (kr24) | kr18 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (kr14) | kr10 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (kr18) | kr12 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (kr94) | kr78 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (kr14) | kr19 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 (kr19) | kr10 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,816 (kr25,718) | kr8,455 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,731 (kr18,407) | kr5,757 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (kr1,290) | kr1,141 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,634 (kr17,748) | kr4,956 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,008 (kr13,535) | kr3,745 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (kr680) | kr1,512 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (kr430) | kr193 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $332 (kr2,238) | kr3,644 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (kr903) | kr684 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr82) | kr54 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (kr142) | kr169 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (kr360) | kr778 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (kr351) | kr230 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (kr703) | kr745 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $204 (kr1,373) | kr1,287 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,942 (kr168,075) | kr304,676 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (kr7) | kr10 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (kr678) | kr386 | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr56) | kr50 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (kr123) | kr73 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (kr886) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (kr78) | kr58 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.51 (kr30) | kr28 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr46) | kr29 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.30 (kr29) | kr13 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (kr16) | kr16 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (kr154) | kr171 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (kr318) | kr337 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (kr179) | kr187 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (kr1,117) | kr475 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (kr682) | kr606 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr88) | kr73 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 (kr27) | kr42 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (kr51) | kr33 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (kr2,921) | kr3,125 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (kr549) | kr255 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr65) | kr42 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 226 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr33,181 ($4,924) in Berkeley, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr23,000 in Aalborg.
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