- Cost of Living
- United States
- Denmark
- Houston, Texas
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (kr77) | kr126 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr46) | kr67 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (kr26) | kr32 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (kr5.13) | kr7 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (kr17) | kr31 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (kr28) | kr19 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (kr37) | kr71 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (kr29) | kr19 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (kr37) | kr10 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (kr16) | kr11 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr96) | kr75 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (kr12) | kr19 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (kr18) | kr11 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (kr15,859) | kr8,234 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (kr9,512) | kr5,774 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (kr1,414) | kr1,187 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (kr9,027) | kr4,951 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (kr5,700) | kr3,714 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (kr707) | kr1,633 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (kr323) | kr193 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $379 (kr2,425) | kr3,665 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (kr861) | kr716 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr66) | kr54 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (kr123) | kr169 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (kr293) | kr778 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (kr304) | kr230 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (kr506) | kr797 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (kr596) | kr1,287 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (kr156,034) | kr305,266 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (kr5.05) | kr10 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (kr384) | kr386 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (kr107) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr43) | kr50 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (kr148) | kr73 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (kr708) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (kr39) | kr58 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (kr24) | kr28 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (kr32) | kr29 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (kr23) | kr13 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (kr12) | kr16 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr129) | kr168 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (kr266) | kr337 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (kr141) | kr186 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $156 (kr997) | kr466 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (kr384) | kr636 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr72) | kr69 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (kr25) | kr42 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (kr22) | kr33 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (kr2,758) | kr3,332 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (kr2.88) | kr0.91 | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (kr299) | kr250 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr45) | kr42 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,097 prices entered by 473 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least kr23,817
($3,724)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr23,000
in Aalborg.
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