Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr96) | kr120 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (kr58) | kr67 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (kr30) | kr32 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (kr6) | kr7 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.86 (kr26) | kr31 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (kr24) | kr19 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr44) | kr71 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (kr34) | kr19 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (kr16) | kr10 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.16 (kr8) | kr11 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr102) | kr75 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (kr14) | kr19 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (kr20) | kr11 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,178 (kr21,039) | kr8,234 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,245 (kr14,861) | kr5,774 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (kr1,238) | kr1,187 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,434 (kr16,111) | kr4,951 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,459 (kr9,660) | kr3,714 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (kr774) | kr1,633 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr320) | kr193 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $460 (kr3,048) | kr3,665 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (kr798) | kr716 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (kr117) | kr54 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (kr146) | kr169 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (kr342) | kr778 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (kr207) | kr230 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (kr490) | kr797 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (kr609) | kr1,287 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,173 (kr120,300) | kr305,266 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (kr4.26) | kr10 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (kr591) | kr386 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (kr95) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr56) | kr50 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (kr223) | kr73 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (kr1,085) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (kr55) | kr58 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.36 (kr35) | kr28 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr48) | kr29 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.62 (kr37) | kr13 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.48 (kr23) | kr16 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (kr245) | kr168 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $90 (kr595) | kr337 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (kr209) | kr190 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (kr314) | kr475 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (kr428) | kr636 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr88) | kr70 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (kr30) | kr42 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (kr35) | kr33 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (kr2,909) | kr3,332 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (kr0.91) | kr0.91 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (kr305) | kr250 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr57) | kr42 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 264 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr34,076
($5,148)
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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