- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Denmark
- Karlsruhe
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karlsruhe, Germany compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (kr78) | kr123 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (kr47) | kr67 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (kr28) | kr32 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (kr7) | kr7 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (kr22) | kr31 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (kr21) | kr19 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr48) | kr71 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (kr17) | kr19 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (kr11) | kr10 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (kr7) | kr12 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (kr46) | kr80 | - 42% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 (kr13) | kr20 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.68 (kr13) | kr10 | + 31% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €875 (kr6,517) | kr8,094 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €767 (kr5,717) | kr5,854 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (kr689) | kr1,187 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €603 (kr4,496) | kr4,951 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €467 (kr3,477) | kr3,714 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (kr770) | kr1,360 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (kr188) | kr193 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen TV | €509 (kr3,795) | kr3,664 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (kr587) | kr716 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr52) | kr54 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (kr89) | kr169 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (kr639) | kr788 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (kr206) | kr222 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (kr575) | kr838 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (kr924) | kr1,368 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,205 (kr165,466) | kr312,813 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (kr10) | kr10 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (kr388) | kr386 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (kr121) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (kr85) | kr50 | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (kr138) | kr73 | + 88% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €18 (kr130) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.69 (kr27) | kr58 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (kr15) | kr28 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.70 (kr28) | kr29 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (kr13) | kr13 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (kr12) | kr16 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (kr129) | kr156 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (kr191) | kr335 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (kr133) | kr189 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (kr710) | kr466 | + 52% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (kr388) | kr642 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr52) | kr69 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.81 (kr21) | kr42 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 (kr24) | kr35 | - 29% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €456 (kr3,400) | kr3,374 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (kr0.88) | kr0.91 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (kr272) | kr257 | + 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (kr41) | kr42 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr22,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr17,675
(€2,372)
in Karlsruhe.
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