Cost of living in Brussels, Belgium vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (kr121) | kr136 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr62) | kr67 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.37 (kr33) | kr29 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (kr7) | kr8 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (kr29) | kr26 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (kr14) | kr22 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (kr40) | kr63 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (kr17) | kr18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (kr11) | kr10 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (kr14) | kr11 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr55) | kr79 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.37 (kr18) | kr19 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (kr11) | kr11 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,249 (kr9,367) | kr8,536 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €954 (kr7,159) | kr5,788 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (kr932) | kr1,220 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €883 (kr6,621) | kr5,337 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €655 (kr4,917) | kr3,926 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (kr774) | kr1,589 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (kr279) | kr188 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 (kr3,207) | kr3,570 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (kr1,271) | kr710 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr63) | kr57 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr80) | kr154 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 5% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (kr627) | kr786 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (kr349) | kr244 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (kr625) | kr727 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (kr962) | kr1,206 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,003 (kr165,062) | kr301,099 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (kr10) | kr10 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (kr374) | kr386 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (kr158) | kr255 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr63) | kr58 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.99 (kr45) | kr73 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (kr222) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.35 (kr40) | kr58 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (kr28) | kr28 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (kr29) | kr29 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (kr12) | kr13 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (kr18) | kr16 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (kr166) | kr176 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (kr365) | kr344 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (kr158) | kr191 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (kr504) | kr475 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (kr522) | kr616 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (kr73) | kr77 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (kr27) | kr41 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.25 (kr32) | kr33 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (kr3,206) | kr3,258 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (kr1.62) | kr0.93 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (kr260) | kr230 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (kr52) | kr42 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 464 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
7.502
DKK
/
EUR
Do you live in Aalborg? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 74% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is 135% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Copenhagen is 15% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Montreal is 45% more expensive than in Manila
- Cost of living in New York City is 114% more expensive than in Beijing
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 57% cheaper than in Houston, Texas
- Cost of living in Sarajevo is 12% more expensive than in Novi Sad
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 21% more expensive than in Seoul
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dublin (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prague (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cologne (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr25,331 (€3,377) in Brussels.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Ribeirão Preto costs R$ 45 (about 1 hour ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Allentown, Pennsylvania costs $5.00 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in Loja costs $275 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Buenos Aires costs ARS $220 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Braga costs €7 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Padua costs €800 (about 3 hours ago)