- Cost of Living
- United States
- Denmark
- Houston, Texas
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (kr76) | kr123 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr47) | kr67 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (kr25) | kr32 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (kr4.84) | kr7 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (kr16) | kr31 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (kr28) | kr19 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (kr37) | kr71 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (kr28) | kr19 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (kr36) | kr10 | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (kr15) | kr12 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr95) | kr76 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (kr12) | kr20 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (kr18) | kr10 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (kr15,694) | kr8,094 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (kr9,413) | kr5,854 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (kr1,400) | kr1,279 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (kr8,933) | kr4,683 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (kr5,640) | kr3,667 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (kr700) | kr915 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (kr320) | kr193 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (kr2,276) | kr3,664 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (kr750) | kr716 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr63) | kr54 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (kr153) | kr169 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (kr290) | kr788 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (kr301) | kr222 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (kr501) | kr838 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (kr590) | kr1,368 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (kr154,409) | kr312,813 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (kr5.00) | kr10 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (kr380) | kr386 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (kr127) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (kr40) | kr50 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (kr131) | kr73 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (kr690) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr45) | kr58 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (kr21) | kr28 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (kr31) | kr29 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.68 (kr23) | kr13 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (kr11) | kr16 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (kr118) | kr156 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (kr244) | kr335 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (kr139) | kr189 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $138 (kr871) | kr466 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (kr380) | kr642 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr74) | kr69 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (kr25) | kr42 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (kr22) | kr35 | - 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $483 (kr3,056) | kr3,500 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (kr2.85) | kr0.88 | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (kr296) | kr257 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr45) | kr42 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr23,004
($3,635)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr22,000
in Aalborg.
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