Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (kr97) | kr136 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (kr45) | kr67 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (kr28) | kr29 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (kr5.04) | kr8 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.46 (kr15) | kr26 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.78 (kr23) | kr22 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr37) | kr63 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (kr24) | kr18 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.43 (kr15) | kr10 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.92 (kr18) | kr11 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr81) | kr79 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.03 (kr12) | kr19 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (kr15) | kr11 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,493 (kr15,267) | kr8,536 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,608 (kr9,850) | kr5,788 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (kr937) | kr1,220 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,580 (kr9,680) | kr5,337 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,113 (kr6,816) | kr3,926 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (kr826) | kr1,589 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (kr313) | kr188 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $348 (kr2,131) | kr3,570 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (kr861) | kr710 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr61) | kr57 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (kr144) | kr154 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (kr289) | kr786 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (kr211) | kr244 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (kr490) | kr727 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (kr625) | kr1,206 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,239 (kr136,213) | kr301,099 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (kr3.75) | kr10 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (kr293) | kr386 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (kr107) | kr255 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (kr39) | kr58 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (kr69) | kr73 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (kr770) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (kr52) | kr58 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (kr19) | kr28 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (kr31) | kr29 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.80 (kr23) | kr13 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 (kr12) | kr16 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (kr130) | kr176 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (kr304) | kr344 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (kr142) | kr191 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (kr802) | kr475 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (kr445) | kr616 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr72) | kr77 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.72 (kr29) | kr41 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.66 (kr29) | kr33 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (kr2,635) | kr3,258 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (kr0.61) | kr0.93 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (kr268) | kr230 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr42) | kr42 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 9% 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 kr24,498 ($4,000) in Charleston, South Carolina.
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