Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 31% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dublin (Ireland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 (kr106) | kr136 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (kr62) | kr67 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.73 (kr35) | kr29 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.09 (kr8) | kr8 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.45 (kr26) | kr26 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.39 (kr18) | kr22 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.69 (kr35) | kr63 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.32 (kr17) | kr18 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.20 (kr9) | kr10 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €2.49 (kr19) | kr11 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €12 (kr92) | kr79 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.38 (kr18) | kr19 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.37 (kr10) | kr11 | 5% |
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 62% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €2,358 (kr17,690) | kr8,536 | 107% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,799 (kr13,494) | kr5,788 | 133% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €163 (kr1,220) | kr1,220 | 0% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,697 (kr12,731) | kr5,337 | 139% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,435 (kr10,765) | kr3,926 | 174% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €91 (kr681) | kr1,589 | 57% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €33 (kr245) | kr188 | 30% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €359 (kr2,696) | kr3,570 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €118 (kr884) | kr710 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €8 (kr59) | kr57 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €12 (kr94) | kr154 | 39% |
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €67 (kr505) | kr786 | 36% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €32 (kr240) | kr244 | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 (kr607) | kr727 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €87 (kr655) | kr1,206 | 46% |
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 50% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €26,676 (kr200,114) | kr301,099 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.29 (kr10) | kr10 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €135 (kr1,011) | kr386 | 162% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €24 (kr179) | kr255 | 30% |
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.81 (kr44) | kr58 | 25% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €14 (kr102) | kr73 | 39% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €58 (kr437) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.13 (kr39) | kr58 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.21 (kr24) | kr28 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €4.64 (kr35) | kr29 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.04 (kr15) | kr13 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.41 (kr18) | kr16 | 13% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €22 (kr163) | kr176 | 8% |
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 22% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €41 (kr306) | kr344 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €22 (kr165) | kr191 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €121 (kr906) | kr475 | 91% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €69 (kr520) | kr616 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €12 (kr88) | kr77 | 15% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.73 (kr28) | kr41 | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €6 (kr46) | kr33 | 39% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €394 (kr2,956) | kr3,258 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.35 (kr2.61) | kr0.93 | 180% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €47 (kr355) | kr230 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €14 (kr102) | kr42 | 141% |
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For example, you would need at least kr35,378 (€4,716) in Dublin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr27,000 in Aalborg.