Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr91) | kr136 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr49) | kr67 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (kr18) | kr29 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (kr4.12) | kr8 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (kr13) | kr26 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.32 (kr27) | kr22 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.44 (kr27) | kr63 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (kr23) | kr18 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (kr13) | kr10 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.85 (kr18) | kr11 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr78) | kr79 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (kr12) | kr19 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (kr14) | kr11 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,076 (kr12,830) | kr8,536 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,305 (kr8,066) | kr5,788 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (kr1,370) | kr1,220 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,444 (kr8,923) | kr5,337 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $910 (kr5,621) | kr3,926 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (kr783) | kr1,589 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (kr273) | kr188 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (kr1,881) | kr3,570 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (kr911) | kr710 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr70) | kr57 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (kr123) | kr154 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (kr278) | kr786 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (kr199) | kr244 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (kr491) | kr727 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (kr579) | kr1,206 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,975 (kr141,980) | kr301,099 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (kr3.76) | kr10 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (kr350) | kr386 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (kr86) | kr255 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr52) | kr58 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (kr93) | kr73 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (kr530) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (kr39) | kr58 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (kr22) | kr28 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (kr27) | kr29 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (kr20) | kr13 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (kr11) | kr16 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (kr116) | kr176 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (kr288) | kr344 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr150) | kr191 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $210 (kr1,295) | kr475 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (kr400) | kr616 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (kr65) | kr77 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (kr30) | kr41 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.26 (kr33) | kr33 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (kr2,645) | kr3,258 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (kr1.34) | kr0.93 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (kr167) | kr230 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr50) | kr42 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 12% 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 kr23,852 ($3,860) in Detroit, Michigan.
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