Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (kr87) | kr136 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (kr50) | kr67 | 27% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.80 (kr23) | kr29 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.84 (kr5.16) | kr8 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.42 (kr15) | kr26 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.13 (kr25) | kr22 | 15% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (kr42) | kr63 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.45 (kr21) | kr18 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.60 (kr10) | kr10 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.99 (kr18) | kr11 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (kr87) | kr79 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.67 (kr10) | kr19 | 46% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.38 (kr15) | kr11 | 35% |
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,912 (kr11,792) | kr8,536 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,558 (kr9,605) | kr5,788 | 66% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $130 (kr804) | kr1,220 | 34% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,341 (kr8,266) | kr5,337 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $937 (kr5,777) | kr3,926 | 47% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $78 (kr484) | kr1,589 | 70% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $57 (kr352) | kr188 | 87% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $246 (kr1,520) | kr3,570 | 57% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $112 (kr688) | kr710 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $9 (kr55) | kr57 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $36 (kr219) | kr154 | 42% |
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $42 (kr260) | kr786 | 67% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $49 (kr305) | kr244 | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $71 (kr438) | kr727 | 40% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $102 (kr627) | kr1,206 | 48% |
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,811 (kr146,824) | kr301,099 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.63 (kr3.91) | kr10 | 62% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $87 (kr534) | kr386 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $21 (kr129) | kr255 | 49% |
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (kr39) | kr58 | 33% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $16 (kr98) | kr73 | 34% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $142 (kr876) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (kr39) | kr58 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.45 (kr21) | kr28 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.56 (kr34) | kr29 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.11 (kr25) | kr13 | 95% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.74 (kr11) | kr16 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $22 (kr133) | kr176 | 25% |
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $38 (kr233) | kr344 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 (kr145) | kr191 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $165 (kr1,018) | kr475 | 115% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $62 (kr383) | kr616 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 (kr67) | kr77 | 12% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.78 (kr29) | kr41 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.63 (kr35) | kr33 | 6% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (kr2,643) | kr3,258 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.11 (kr0.67) | kr0.93 | 29% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $44 (kr273) | kr230 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $5.96 (kr37) | kr42 | 13% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr23,936 ($3,882) in Charlotte, North Carolina.