Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (kr88) | kr107 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr46) | kr66 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.49 (kr23) | kr33 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (kr6) | kr7 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.32 (kr22) | kr31 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.63 (kr31) | kr19 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr47) | kr71 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (kr25) | kr19 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.98 (kr13) | kr10 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 (kr14) | kr12 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (kr80) | kr76 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (kr12) | kr20 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (kr14) | kr10 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,351 (kr15,604) | kr7,994 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,461 (kr9,700) | kr5,652 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $307 (kr2,040) | kr1,279 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,546 (kr10,262) | kr4,609 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,148 (kr7,622) | kr3,566 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $160 (kr1,065) | kr915 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (kr326) | kr193 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $345 (kr2,288) | kr3,664 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (kr670) | kr716 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr69) | kr54 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (kr146) | kr137 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (kr316) | kr757 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (kr234) | kr210 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (kr459) | kr741 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (kr588) | kr1,345 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (kr167,473) | kr309,239 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (kr3.61) | kr10 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (kr285) | kr381 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (kr127) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (kr95) | kr55 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.50 (kr17) | kr73 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (kr523) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr44) | kr58 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (kr18) | kr28 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (kr33) | kr29 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (kr24) | kr13 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (kr12) | kr15 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr134) | kr169 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (kr223) | kr338 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (kr142) | kr192 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (kr638) | kr466 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (kr503) | kr633 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (kr58) | kr69 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (kr34) | kr42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.38 (kr36) | kr37 | - 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $132 (kr878) | kr1,506 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (kr415) | kr253 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (kr38) | kr42 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 611 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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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 kr12,881
($1,941)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr12,500
in Aalborg.
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