- Cost of Living
- United States
- Denmark
- Houston, Texas
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr93) | kr120 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr47) | kr67 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (kr28) | kr32 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (kr5.00) | kr7 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.10 (kr20) | kr31 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (kr20) | kr19 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.60 (kr37) | kr71 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (kr20) | kr19 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (kr10) | kr10 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (kr17) | kr11 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr95) | kr75 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.01 (kr13) | kr19 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.83 (kr12) | kr11 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,510 (kr9,844) | kr8,234 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,202 (kr7,838) | kr5,774 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (kr1,165) | kr1,187 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,389 (kr9,052) | kr4,951 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $964 (kr6,283) | kr3,714 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (kr791) | kr1,633 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (kr287) | kr193 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $345 (kr2,247) | kr3,665 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (kr748) | kr716 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr71) | kr54 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (kr113) | kr169 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (kr274) | kr778 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (kr347) | kr230 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (kr556) | kr797 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (kr700) | kr1,287 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,796 (kr142,078) | kr305,266 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (kr4.29) | kr10 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (kr283) | kr386 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (kr119) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr50) | kr50 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (kr162) | kr73 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (kr687) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.61 (kr37) | kr58 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (kr24) | kr28 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (kr34) | kr29 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (kr23) | kr13 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (kr11) | kr16 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr134) | kr168 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (kr275) | kr337 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (kr149) | kr190 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (kr817) | kr475 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (kr455) | kr636 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr70) | kr70 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (kr35) | kr42 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.60 (kr36) | kr33 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $424 (kr2,761) | kr3,332 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (kr1.56) | kr0.91 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (kr311) | kr250 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (kr42) | kr42 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,715 prices entered by 423 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr23,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr20,891
($3,205)
in Houston, Texas.
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