Cost of living in Heraklion, Greece vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Heraklion (Greece) is 27% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (kr91) | kr136 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (kr47) | kr67 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (kr26) | kr29 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (kr9) | kr8 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.45 (kr26) | kr26 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (kr10) | kr22 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (kr42) | kr63 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (kr12) | kr18 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (kr9) | kr10 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (kr10) | kr11 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (kr58) | kr79 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (kr15) | kr19 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (kr7) | kr11 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Heraklion (Greece) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €518 (kr3,860) | kr8,536 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €378 (kr2,816) | kr5,788 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (kr842) | kr1,220 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €325 (kr2,420) | kr5,337 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €254 (kr1,893) | kr3,926 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (kr611) | kr1,589 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (kr169) | kr188 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €359 (kr2,676) | kr3,570 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (kr622) | kr710 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (kr90) | kr57 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.24 (kr39) | kr154 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Heraklion (Greece) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (kr589) | kr786 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (kr263) | kr244 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (kr551) | kr727 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (kr599) | kr1,206 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Heraklion (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,910 (kr155,704) | kr301,099 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (kr12) | kr10 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (kr374) | kr386 | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (kr128) | kr255 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Heraklion (Greece) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.91 (kr37) | kr58 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (kr64) | kr73 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (kr276) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 (kr38) | kr58 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (kr26) | kr28 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (kr26) | kr29 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (kr13) | kr13 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (kr22) | kr16 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (kr82) | kr176 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Heraklion (Greece) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (kr163) | kr344 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (kr103) | kr191 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (kr249) | kr475 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (kr286) | kr616 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr58) | kr77 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (kr26) | kr41 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.59 (kr27) | kr33 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €562 (kr4,188) | kr3,258 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (kr2.46) | kr0.93 | + 164% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (kr289) | kr230 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.24 (kr32) | kr42 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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