Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr95) | kr123 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr50) | kr67 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (kr27) | kr33 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (kr6) | kr7 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.95 (kr25) | kr31 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.34 (kr27) | kr19 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr53) | kr71 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.50 (kr28) | kr19 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 (kr14) | kr10 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.69 (kr11) | kr12 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (kr120) | kr76 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (kr13) | kr20 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (kr15) | kr10 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,786 (kr17,599) | kr8,094 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,828 (kr11,542) | kr5,854 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $120 (kr755) | kr1,279 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,852 (kr11,696) | kr4,683 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,392 (kr8,789) | kr3,667 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (kr625) | kr915 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (kr280) | kr193 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $409 (kr2,580) | kr3,664 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (kr823) | kr716 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr63) | kr54 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (kr129) | kr169 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (kr328) | kr788 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (kr262) | kr222 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (kr514) | kr838 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (kr587) | kr1,368 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,998 (kr132,623) | kr312,813 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (kr3.57) | kr10 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (kr641) | kr389 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (kr59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr49) | kr50 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (kr211) | kr73 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $145 (kr916) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.81 (kr37) | kr58 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.10 (kr26) | kr28 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.75 (kr36) | kr29 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (kr22) | kr13 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (kr18) | kr16 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (kr150) | kr156 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (kr324) | kr335 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr158) | kr189 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (kr254) | kr466 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (kr546) | kr642 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr75) | kr69 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (kr30) | kr42 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.55 (kr35) | kr36 | - 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $134 (kr843) | kr1,506 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (kr2.27) | kr0.88 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (kr381) | kr258 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr55) | kr42 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 432 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr29,235
($4,629)
in Jersey City, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr25,000
in Aalborg.
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