Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115 kr (kr78) | kr125 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 kr (kr65) | kr72 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (kr44) | kr37 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (kr9) | kr11 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 kr (kr33) | kr31 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (kr20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61 kr (kr42) | kr52 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (kr19) | kr18 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (kr7) | kr11 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (kr12) | kr13 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 kr (kr72) | kr81 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (kr17) | kr19 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 kr (kr17) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,806 kr (kr9,419) | kr10,293 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,151 kr (kr6,926) | kr7,078 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 607 kr (kr414) | kr1,303 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,211 kr (kr5,602) | kr6,025 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,029 kr (kr4,114) | kr4,137 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 726 kr (kr495) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273 kr (kr186) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,766 kr (kr3,252) | kr3,019 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,226 kr (kr836) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96 kr (kr66) | kr52 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 kr (kr208) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 988 kr (kr674) | kr781 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 450 kr (kr307) | kr237 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,092 kr (kr745) | kr597 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,340 kr (kr914) | kr1,050 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (kr10) | kr12 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 764 kr (kr521) | kr388 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 331 kr (kr226) | kr266 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (kr30) | kr58 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (kr65) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 350 kr (kr239) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (kr26) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (kr23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (kr18) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (kr14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 244 kr (kr166) | kr181 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 390 kr (kr266) | kr380 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 273 kr (kr186) | kr219 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 768 kr (kr524) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (kr87) | kr73 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (kr28) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (kr45) | kr33 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr2,962 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (kr1.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 372 kr (kr254) | kr255 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (kr42) | kr47 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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