Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (kr107) | kr125 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (kr70) | kr72 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.85 (kr38) | kr37 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (kr7) | kr11 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.08 (kr27) | kr31 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (kr29) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.91 (kr39) | kr52 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (kr26) | kr18 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (kr14) | kr11 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.90 (kr39) | kr13 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (kr117) | kr81 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.79 (kr18) | kr19 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.80 (kr12) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,813 (kr11,938) | kr10,293 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,247 (kr8,212) | kr7,078 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $230 (kr1,515) | kr1,303 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,173 (kr7,721) | kr6,025 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $768 (kr5,056) | kr4,137 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (kr928) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr317) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $194 (kr1,276) | kr3,019 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (kr824) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (kr86) | kr52 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $37 (kr242) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (kr257) | kr781 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (kr330) | kr237 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (kr583) | kr597 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (kr711) | kr1,050 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,405 (kr160,671) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (kr5.62) | kr12 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (kr280) | kr388 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (kr86) | kr266 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.87 (kr32) | kr58 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (kr87) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (kr659) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (kr56) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (kr29) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (kr33) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (kr23) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (kr12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr129) | kr181 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (kr337) | kr380 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (kr195) | kr219 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (kr748) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (kr557) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr77) | kr73 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (kr40) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (kr40) | kr33 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (kr2,530) | kr2,962 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (kr2.64) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (kr192) | kr255 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr49) | kr47 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 68 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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