Cost of living in Groningen (Netherlands) is 4% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Groningen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Groningen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (kr117) | kr125 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (kr89) | kr72 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.24 (kr39) | kr37 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (kr9) | kr11 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (kr29) | kr31 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (kr23) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.67 (kr42) | kr52 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (kr18) | kr18 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 (kr13) | kr11 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (kr10) | kr13 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (kr59) | kr81 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (kr20) | kr19 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 (kr11) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Groningen (Netherlands) is 14% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Groningen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,582 (kr11,804) | kr10,293 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €945 (kr7,048) | kr7,078 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (kr1,499) | kr1,303 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €997 (kr7,439) | kr6,025 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (kr5,515) | kr4,137 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (kr831) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (kr168) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (kr3,205) | kr3,019 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (kr624) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (kr77) | kr52 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (kr104) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Groningen (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Groningen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (kr627) | kr781 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (kr239) | kr237 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (kr761) | kr597 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (kr927) | kr1,050 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Groningen (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Groningen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,791 (kr192,409) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (kr12) | kr12 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (kr456) | kr388 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €32 (kr238) | kr266 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Groningen (Netherlands) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Groningen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.91 (kr44) | kr58 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (kr638) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (kr31) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (kr24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.44 (kr18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (kr11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 (kr14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (kr144) | kr181 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Groningen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Groningen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (kr309) | kr380 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (kr159) | kr219 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (kr491) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (kr458) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr57) | kr73 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 (kr23) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.53 (kr34) | kr33 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €678 (kr5,057) | kr2,962 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (kr1.93) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (kr242) | kr255 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (kr58) | kr47 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 97 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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