- Cost of Living
- United States
- Denmark
- Houston, Texas
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (kr80) | kr107 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr48) | kr66 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (kr27) | kr33 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (kr5.23) | kr7 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (kr17) | kr31 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (kr29) | kr19 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (kr39) | kr71 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (kr30) | kr19 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (kr38) | kr10 | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (kr16) | kr12 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr100) | kr76 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (kr12) | kr20 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (kr19) | kr10 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (kr16,504) | kr7,994 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (kr9,899) | kr5,652 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (kr1,472) | kr1,279 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (kr9,395) | kr4,609 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (kr5,931) | kr3,566 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (kr736) | kr915 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (kr336) | kr193 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (kr2,137) | kr3,664 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (kr900) | kr716 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr68) | kr54 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (kr158) | kr137 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (kr305) | kr770 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (kr316) | kr222 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (kr527) | kr797 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (kr621) | kr1,345 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (kr162,383) | kr312,813 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (kr5.26) | kr10 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (kr399) | kr387 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (kr115) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr45) | kr50 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (kr173) | kr73 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (kr650) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (kr41) | kr58 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (kr24) | kr28 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (kr34) | kr29 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (kr23) | kr13 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (kr12) | kr16 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (kr122) | kr158 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (kr259) | kr338 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (kr146) | kr192 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (kr1,099) | kr466 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (kr399) | kr633 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr73) | kr69 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (kr26) | kr42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (kr23) | kr37 | - 38% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $154 (kr1,025) | kr1,506 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (kr2.99) | kr0.88 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (kr311) | kr253 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr47) | kr42 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,624 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least kr24,629
($3,701)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr22,000
in Aalborg.
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