Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr85) | kr123 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr46) | kr67 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.96 (kr25) | kr32 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (kr5.21) | kr7 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (kr19) | kr31 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.97 (kr31) | kr19 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr47) | kr71 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (kr23) | kr19 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (kr12) | kr10 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (kr13) | kr12 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (kr71) | kr76 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (kr10) | kr20 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 (kr14) | kr10 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,268 (kr14,096) | kr8,094 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,335 (kr8,295) | kr5,854 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (kr1,026) | kr1,279 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,692 (kr10,515) | kr4,683 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,154 (kr7,173) | kr3,667 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (kr1,060) | kr915 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (kr266) | kr193 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $333 (kr2,070) | kr3,664 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (kr582) | kr716 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (kr54) | kr54 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (kr130) | kr169 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (kr287) | kr788 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (kr215) | kr222 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (kr413) | kr838 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (kr572) | kr1,368 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (kr156,798) | kr312,813 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (kr3.40) | kr10 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (kr295) | kr386 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (kr115) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr46) | kr50 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.50 (kr16) | kr73 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (kr575) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr42) | kr58 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (kr17) | kr28 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr41) | kr29 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (kr22) | kr13 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (kr12) | kr16 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (kr130) | kr156 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (kr204) | kr335 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (kr138) | kr189 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (kr598) | kr466 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (kr361) | kr642 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (kr57) | kr69 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (kr31) | kr42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (kr37) | kr35 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $483 (kr3,002) | kr3,500 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (kr460) | kr257 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (kr35) | kr42 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr26,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr24,455
($3,935)
in Charleston, South Carolina.
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