Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (kr133) | kr136 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (kr54) | kr67 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.66 (kr28) | kr29 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (kr5.63) | kr8 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.14 (kr25) | kr26 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (kr29) | kr22 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr42) | kr63 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.96 (kr30) | kr18 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (kr15) | kr10 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.59 (kr10) | kr11 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr105) | kr79 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.46 (kr15) | kr19 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 (kr19) | kr11 | + 72% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,444 (kr14,936) | kr8,536 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,161 (kr13,209) | kr5,788 | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (kr1,427) | kr1,220 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,362 (kr14,436) | kr5,337 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,429 (kr8,737) | kr3,926 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (kr914) | kr1,589 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (kr365) | kr188 | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | $396 (kr2,421) | kr3,570 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (kr698) | kr710 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $19 (kr116) | kr57 | + 105% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (kr110) | kr154 | - 29% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (kr366) | kr786 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (kr228) | kr244 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (kr480) | kr727 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (kr570) | kr1,206 | - 53% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,527 (kr125,458) | kr301,099 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (kr4.04) | kr10 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $183 (kr1,119) | kr386 | + 190% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (kr87) | kr255 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr50) | kr58 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (kr179) | kr73 | + 144% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (kr1,003) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (kr53) | kr58 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.46 (kr33) | kr28 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr46) | kr29 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (kr41) | kr13 | + 216% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (kr22) | kr16 | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $38 (kr231) | kr176 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $73 (kr447) | kr344 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $31 (kr191) | kr191 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (kr345) | kr475 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (kr404) | kr616 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr85) | kr77 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (kr25) | kr41 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.49 (kr34) | kr33 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $440 (kr2,688) | kr3,258 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (kr0.84) | kr0.93 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (kr312) | kr230 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr55) | kr42 | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr35,435 ($5,798) in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr27,000 in Aalborg.
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