Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (kr80) | kr136 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (kr44) | kr67 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.23 (kr20) | kr29 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (kr4.89) | kr8 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (kr15) | kr26 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.13 (kr19) | kr22 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.72 (kr35) | kr63 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (kr20) | kr18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (kr11) | kr10 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.30 (kr14) | kr11 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr82) | kr79 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.87 (kr11) | kr19 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (kr11) | kr11 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,796 (kr11,001) | kr8,536 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,259 (kr7,711) | kr5,788 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $139 (kr853) | kr1,220 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,600 (kr9,801) | kr5,337 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,066 (kr6,531) | kr3,926 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (kr624) | kr1,589 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (kr264) | kr188 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $254 (kr1,555) | kr3,570 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (kr570) | kr710 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (kr53) | kr57 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (kr141) | kr154 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (kr282) | kr786 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (kr237) | kr244 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (kr554) | kr727 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (kr629) | kr1,206 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,279 (kr136,491) | kr301,099 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (kr3.29) | kr10 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (kr308) | kr386 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (kr92) | kr255 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.55 (kr34) | kr58 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (kr137) | kr73 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (kr497) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (kr42) | kr58 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (kr17) | kr28 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.85 (kr24) | kr29 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (kr20) | kr13 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (kr10) | kr16 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (kr99) | kr176 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (kr289) | kr344 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (kr129) | kr191 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (kr937) | kr475 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (kr380) | kr616 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr67) | kr77 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.09 (kr31) | kr41 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.26 (kr32) | kr33 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $373 (kr2,283) | kr3,258 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (kr1.84) | kr0.93 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (kr295) | kr230 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr43) | kr42 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr26,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr21,830 ($3,563) in Houston, Texas.
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