Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Berlin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (kr132) | kr125 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (kr88) | kr72 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (kr41) | kr37 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (kr11) | kr11 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.40 (kr33) | kr31 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (kr26) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr49) | kr52 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (kr22) | kr18 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.35 (kr17) | kr11 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (kr9) | kr13 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr52) | kr81 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (kr13) | kr19 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (kr12) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Berlin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,185 (kr16,300) | kr10,293 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,391 (kr10,379) | kr7,078 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (kr1,842) | kr1,303 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,362 (kr10,163) | kr6,025 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €919 (kr6,853) | kr4,137 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (kr1,284) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (kr239) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 (kr3,720) | kr3,019 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (kr720) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (kr46) | kr52 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (kr112) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Berlin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (kr635) | kr781 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (kr262) | kr237 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (kr665) | kr597 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (kr997) | kr1,050 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Berlin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,160 (kr254,841) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (kr13) | kr12 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (kr378) | kr388 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (kr152) | kr266 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Berlin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr59) | kr58 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 (kr39) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (kr433) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (kr32) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (kr21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (kr23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (kr12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (kr12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (kr171) | kr181 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Berlin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (kr342) | kr380 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (kr183) | kr219 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (kr1,037) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (kr470) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (kr90) | kr73 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (kr28) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (kr30) | kr33 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 (kr5,792) | kr2,962 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (kr0.69) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (kr262) | kr255 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (kr63) | kr47 | + 34% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 360 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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