Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Chongqing (China) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (kr63) | kr136 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (kr28) | kr67 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (kr19) | kr29 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (kr15) | kr8 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (kr14) | kr26 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (kr8) | kr22 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47元 (kr46) | kr63 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (kr15) | kr18 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (kr6) | kr10 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36元 (kr5.21) | kr11 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136元 (kr132) | kr79 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (kr8) | kr19 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (kr9) | kr11 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 61% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952元 (kr3,839) | kr8,536 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766元 (kr2,686) | kr5,788 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380元 (kr370) | kr1,220 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,435元 (kr2,366) | kr5,337 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,318元 (kr1,280) | kr3,926 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 289元 (kr281) | kr1,589 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (kr93) | kr188 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,278元 (kr2,213) | kr3,570 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558元 (kr542) | kr710 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (kr61) | kr57 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (kr38) | kr154 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (kr538) | kr786 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 336元 (kr326) | kr244 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 529元 (kr514) | kr727 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384元 (kr373) | kr1,206 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 62% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,287元 (kr154,728) | kr301,099 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (kr6) | kr10 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 117元 (kr113) | kr386 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (kr25) | kr266 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49元 (kr48) | kr58 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (kr29) | kr73 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 414元 (kr402) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 (kr97) | kr58 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10元 (kr10) | kr28 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (kr36) | kr29 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (kr7) | kr13 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (kr17) | kr16 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (kr68) | kr176 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 142元 (kr138) | kr344 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84元 (kr82) | kr191 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 579元 (kr562) | kr475 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 314元 (kr305) | kr616 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (kr45) | kr77 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (kr31) | kr41 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (kr22) | kr33 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742元 (kr2,663) | kr3,258 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (kr0.24) | kr0.93 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 396元 (kr385) | kr230 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (kr22) | kr42 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 36 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2021.
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