Cost of living in Karlsruhe, Germany vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (kr85) | kr131 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (kr56) | kr67 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (kr32) | kr31 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (kr6) | kr7 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (kr23) | kr30 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (kr20) | kr19 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (kr44) | kr68 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (kr18) | kr18 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (kr9) | kr10 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (kr6) | kr12 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.98 (kr45) | kr78 | - 43% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.71 (kr13) | kr19 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (kr12) | kr10 | + 22% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,311 (kr9,786) | kr8,455 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €891 (kr6,648) | kr5,757 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (kr792) | kr1,141 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €753 (kr5,624) | kr4,956 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (kr4,060) | kr3,745 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (kr855) | kr1,512 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (kr185) | kr193 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen TV | €477 (kr3,564) | kr3,644 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (kr788) | kr684 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr50) | kr54 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (kr91) | kr169 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (kr639) | kr778 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (kr195) | kr230 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (kr568) | kr745 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (kr871) | kr1,287 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,294 (kr166,428) | kr304,676 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (kr10) | kr10 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (kr411) | kr386 | + 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (kr155) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Karlsruhe (Germany) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (kr72) | kr50 | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (kr140) | kr73 | + 91% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (kr194) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.85 (kr29) | kr58 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 (kr15) | kr28 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (kr27) | kr29 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (kr14) | kr13 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (kr12) | kr16 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (kr127) | kr171 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (kr189) | kr337 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (kr144) | kr187 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (kr396) | kr475 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (kr367) | kr606 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr53) | kr73 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (kr23) | kr42 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (kr24) | kr33 | - 27% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €434 (kr3,237) | kr3,125 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (kr0.78) | kr0.91 | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (kr268) | kr255 | + 5% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (kr44) | kr42 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr23,058 (€3,089) in Karlsruhe.
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