Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr88) | kr136 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (kr54) | kr67 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.38 (kr33) | kr29 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (kr6) | kr8 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.96 (kr24) | kr26 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (kr25) | kr22 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (kr30) | kr63 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (kr19) | kr18 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (kr12) | kr10 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (kr17) | kr11 | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr100) | kr79 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (kr13) | kr19 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (kr12) | kr11 | + 10% | |
Housing | + 78% | |||
Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,438 (kr21,059) | kr8,536 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,236 (kr13,694) | kr5,788 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $236 (kr1,443) | kr1,220 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,131 (kr13,049) | kr5,337 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,480 (kr9,066) | kr3,926 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (kr853) | kr1,589 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (kr269) | kr188 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | $321 (kr1,967) | kr3,570 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (kr931) | kr710 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (kr94) | kr57 | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (kr167) | kr154 | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (kr247) | kr786 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (kr274) | kr244 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (kr555) | kr727 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (kr833) | kr1,206 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,192 (kr142,048) | kr301,099 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (kr6) | kr10 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (kr490) | kr386 | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $32 (kr194) | kr255 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr44) | kr58 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (kr102) | kr73 | + 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (kr562) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (kr62) | kr58 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.28 (kr26) | kr28 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.71 (kr35) | kr29 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (kr26) | kr13 | + 102% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (kr14) | kr16 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (kr132) | kr176 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (kr280) | kr344 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (kr170) | kr191 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $285 (kr1,743) | kr475 | + 267% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (kr521) | kr616 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr84) | kr77 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (kr30) | kr41 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr44) | kr33 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (kr2,618) | kr3,258 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.07 (kr0.42) | kr0.93 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (kr251) | kr230 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr49) | kr42 | + 15% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least kr30,187 ($4,929) in Irvine, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr27,000 in Aalborg.
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