Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (kr81) | kr136 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.70 (kr48) | kr67 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (kr29) | kr29 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (kr8) | kr8 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 (kr21) | kr26 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (kr17) | kr22 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.64 (kr39) | kr63 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (kr17) | kr18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (kr5.47) | kr10 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 (kr16) | kr11 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (kr67) | kr79 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (kr16) | kr19 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.22 (kr10) | kr11 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,470 (kr12,295) | kr8,536 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,140 (kr9,532) | kr5,788 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £161 (kr1,342) | kr1,220 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,055 (kr8,826) | kr5,337 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £803 (kr6,715) | kr3,926 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £99 (kr828) | kr1,589 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (kr170) | kr188 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £331 (kr2,769) | kr3,570 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (kr659) | kr710 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (kr59) | kr57 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (kr89) | kr154 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 25% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (kr570) | kr786 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 (kr199) | kr244 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 (kr634) | kr727 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (kr712) | kr1,206 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,775 (kr173,729) | kr301,099 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (kr10) | kr10 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (kr491) | kr386 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (kr157) | kr255 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.49 (kr38) | kr58 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (kr54) | kr73 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (kr747) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.69 (kr31) | kr58 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.47 (kr12) | kr28 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.28 (kr27) | kr29 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.87 (kr16) | kr13 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 (kr10) | kr16 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (kr96) | kr176 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (kr286) | kr344 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (kr157) | kr191 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 (kr869) | kr475 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (kr430) | kr616 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (kr69) | kr77 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (kr25) | kr41 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.82 (kr40) | kr33 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £394 (kr3,297) | kr3,258 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (kr0.76) | kr0.93 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (kr300) | kr230 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (kr90) | kr42 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 416 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
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