Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (kr109) | kr136 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (kr51) | kr67 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.27 (kr27) | kr29 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (kr8) | kr8 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.76 (kr23) | kr26 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 (kr18) | kr22 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.88 (kr32) | kr63 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (kr16) | kr18 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (kr8) | kr10 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (kr15) | kr11 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (kr72) | kr79 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.09 (kr17) | kr19 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.12 (kr9) | kr11 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,797 (kr23,361) | kr8,536 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,902 (kr15,881) | kr5,788 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (kr1,290) | kr1,220 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,800 (kr15,029) | kr5,337 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,289 (kr10,764) | kr3,926 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £96 (kr804) | kr1,589 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (kr188) | kr188 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (kr2,658) | kr3,570 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 (kr615) | kr710 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (kr52) | kr57 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (kr107) | kr154 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (kr607) | kr786 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (kr274) | kr244 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (kr618) | kr727 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £87 (kr730) | kr1,206 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,380 (kr170,195) | kr301,099 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (kr10) | kr10 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £146 (kr1,220) | kr386 | + 216% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (kr215) | kr255 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.24 (kr27) | kr58 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (kr73) | kr73 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £99 (kr827) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.85 (kr32) | kr58 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.08 (kr17) | kr28 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.98 (kr33) | kr29 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (kr15) | kr13 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (kr13) | kr16 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (kr129) | kr176 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (kr303) | kr344 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (kr202) | kr191 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £171 (kr1,424) | kr475 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £63 (kr527) | kr616 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (kr95) | kr77 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.11 (kr26) | kr41 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.20 (kr43) | kr33 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £461 (kr3,846) | kr3,258 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (kr1.09) | kr0.93 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (kr390) | kr230 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (kr98) | kr42 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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