Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (kr81) | kr136 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr58) | kr67 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (kr28) | kr29 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (kr8) | kr8 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.59 (kr27) | kr26 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (kr20) | kr22 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr46) | kr63 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (kr19) | kr18 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (kr12) | kr10 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (kr8) | kr11 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (kr70) | kr79 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (kr13) | kr19 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 (kr11) | kr11 | + 1% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,813 (kr13,473) | kr8,536 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,418 (kr10,539) | kr5,788 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €228 (kr1,696) | kr1,220 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €965 (kr7,171) | kr5,337 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €657 (kr4,881) | kr3,926 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (kr819) | kr1,589 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (kr151) | kr188 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | €445 (kr3,309) | kr3,570 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (kr738) | kr710 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (kr43) | kr57 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (kr95) | kr154 | - 38% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (kr582) | kr786 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (kr358) | kr244 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (kr619) | kr727 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (kr950) | kr1,206 | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,021 (kr163,629) | kr301,099 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (kr10) | kr10 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (kr685) | kr386 | + 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (kr156) | kr255 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr58) | kr58 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (kr87) | kr73 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (kr372) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (kr27) | kr58 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (kr19) | kr28 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (kr19) | kr29 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (kr11) | kr13 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (kr12) | kr16 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (kr163) | kr176 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (kr241) | kr344 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (kr184) | kr191 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (kr921) | kr475 | + 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (kr464) | kr616 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (kr85) | kr77 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.53 (kr26) | kr41 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 (kr28) | kr33 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (kr3,632) | kr3,258 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (kr0.85) | kr0.93 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (kr379) | kr230 | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (kr51) | kr42 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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