Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (kr117) | kr131 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (kr61) | kr67 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.58 (kr38) | kr31 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (kr6) | kr7 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.44 (kr30) | kr30 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.65 (kr25) | kr19 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.56 (kr31) | kr68 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (kr22) | kr18 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (kr14) | kr10 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.92 (kr20) | kr12 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr107) | kr78 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (kr14) | kr19 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (kr14) | kr10 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,220 (kr21,713) | kr8,455 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,139 (kr14,421) | kr5,757 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $246 (kr1,661) | kr1,141 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,033 (kr13,710) | kr4,956 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,575 (kr10,617) | kr3,745 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (kr923) | kr1,512 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (kr300) | kr193 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (kr2,023) | kr3,644 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (kr951) | kr684 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (kr99) | kr54 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (kr180) | kr169 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (kr280) | kr778 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (kr304) | kr230 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (kr596) | kr745 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (kr833) | kr1,287 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,087 (kr155,668) | kr304,676 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (kr7) | kr10 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (kr524) | kr386 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (kr146) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr44) | kr50 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (kr135) | kr73 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (kr685) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (kr75) | kr58 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (kr27) | kr28 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.53 (kr37) | kr29 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.45 (kr30) | kr13 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (kr16) | kr16 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (kr145) | kr171 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (kr302) | kr337 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (kr179) | kr187 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $300 (kr2,023) | kr475 | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (kr553) | kr606 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr89) | kr73 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (kr33) | kr42 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr48) | kr33 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (kr2,888) | kr3,125 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.07 (kr0.46) | kr0.91 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (kr330) | kr255 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr54) | kr42 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least kr29,970 ($4,445) in Irvine, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr24,000 in Aalborg.
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