Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr (kr73) | kr131 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 78 kr (kr56) | kr67 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 kr (kr44) | kr31 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (kr8) | kr7 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (kr22) | kr30 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (kr24) | kr19 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (kr34) | kr68 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (kr21) | kr18 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (kr7) | kr10 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (kr11) | kr12 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (kr78) | kr78 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (kr15) | kr19 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (kr10) | kr10 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,087 kr (kr10,689) | kr8,455 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,147 kr (kr7,897) | kr5,757 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,356 kr (kr1,669) | kr1,141 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,421 kr (kr6,675) | kr4,956 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,531 kr (kr4,627) | kr3,745 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 672 kr (kr476) | kr1,512 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 162 kr (kr115) | kr193 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,486 kr (kr2,470) | kr3,644 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,199 kr (kr849) | kr684 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kr (kr45) | kr54 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 247 kr (kr175) | kr169 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 916 kr (kr649) | kr778 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 405 kr (kr287) | kr230 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,038 kr (kr736) | kr745 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,418 kr (kr1,005) | kr1,287 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,060 kr (kr142,446) | kr304,676 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (kr11) | kr10 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 647 kr (kr458) | kr386 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 182 kr (kr129) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (kr40) | kr50 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 kr (kr70) | kr73 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 kr (kr213) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49 kr (kr35) | kr58 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (kr21) | kr28 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (kr21) | kr29 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (kr13) | kr13 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (kr14) | kr16 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 245 kr (kr174) | kr171 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 454 kr (kr321) | kr337 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 270 kr (kr191) | kr187 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 823 kr (kr583) | kr475 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 758 kr (kr537) | kr606 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 125 kr (kr88) | kr73 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (kr31) | kr42 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (kr46) | kr33 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,840 kr (kr3,429) | kr3,125 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.12 kr (kr0.79) | kr0.91 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 378 kr (kr268) | kr255 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 60 kr (kr42) | kr42 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 260 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr23,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr21,944 (30,974 kr) in Gothenburg.
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