Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr99) | kr120 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr52) | kr67 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.38 (kr29) | kr32 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (kr5.76) | kr7 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.76 (kr18) | kr31 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.61 (kr24) | kr19 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr47) | kr71 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (kr19) | kr19 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (kr11) | kr10 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (kr18) | kr11 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (kr81) | kr75 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (kr14) | kr19 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (kr15) | kr11 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,912 (kr12,465) | kr8,234 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,387 (kr9,042) | kr5,774 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (kr1,279) | kr1,187 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,647 (kr10,738) | kr4,951 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,126 (kr7,340) | kr3,714 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (kr1,015) | kr1,633 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (kr318) | kr193 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $405 (kr2,638) | kr3,665 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (kr835) | kr716 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr69) | kr54 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (kr161) | kr169 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (kr322) | kr778 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (kr239) | kr230 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (kr521) | kr797 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (kr696) | kr1,287 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,622 (kr153,982) | kr305,266 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (kr4.13) | kr10 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (kr309) | kr386 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (kr110) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (kr42) | kr50 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (kr101) | kr73 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (kr749) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (kr41) | kr58 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.08 (kr20) | kr28 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr44) | kr29 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (kr23) | kr13 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (kr11) | kr16 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr132) | kr168 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (kr301) | kr337 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (kr149) | kr190 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $120 (kr779) | kr475 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (kr511) | kr636 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr70) | kr70 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (kr37) | kr42 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (kr42) | kr33 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (kr2,797) | kr3,332 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (kr3.04) | kr0.91 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (kr366) | kr250 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (kr38) | kr42 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 351 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr24,378
($3,740)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr24,000
in Aalborg.
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