Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £11 (kr98) | kr136 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £6 (kr54) | kr67 | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.34 (kr28) | kr29 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.90 (kr8) | kr8 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.73 (kr23) | kr26 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £1.89 (kr16) | kr22 | 27% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £4.34 (kr37) | kr63 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £2.00 (kr17) | kr18 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.80 (kr7) | kr10 | 35% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.92 (kr16) | kr11 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £10 (kr82) | kr79 | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £2.07 (kr18) | kr19 | 7% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £1.08 (kr9) | kr11 | 15% |
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £2,574 (kr21,903) | kr8,536 | 157% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,782 (kr15,169) | kr5,788 | 162% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £157 (kr1,337) | kr1,220 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,843 (kr15,687) | kr5,337 | 194% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,307 (kr11,123) | kr3,926 | 183% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £107 (kr912) | kr1,589 | 43% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £23 (kr193) | kr188 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £315 (kr2,684) | kr3,570 | 25% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £79 (kr670) | kr710 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £5.99 (kr51) | kr57 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £13 (kr110) | kr154 | 29% |
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £77 (kr653) | kr786 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £36 (kr303) | kr244 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £82 (kr695) | kr727 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £96 (kr818) | kr1,206 | 32% |
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £20,856 (kr177,490) | kr301,099 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.18 (kr10) | kr10 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £144 (kr1,226) | kr386 | 218% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £26 (kr218) | kr255 | 14% |
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.54 (kr30) | kr58 | 48% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £8 (kr72) | kr73 | 2% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £105 (kr891) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.68 (kr31) | kr58 | 46% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £2.15 (kr18) | kr28 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £3.22 (kr27) | kr29 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.94 (kr17) | kr13 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.61 (kr14) | kr16 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £17 (kr142) | kr176 | 19% |
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £38 (kr325) | kr344 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £26 (kr224) | kr191 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £185 (kr1,574) | kr475 | 232% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £75 (kr640) | kr616 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £12 (kr99) | kr77 | 29% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £3.50 (kr30) | kr41 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £5.66 (kr48) | kr33 | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £461 (kr3,922) | kr3,258 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.14 (kr1.17) | kr0.93 | 25% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £57 (kr481) | kr230 | 109% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £12 (kr103) | kr42 | 142% |
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For example, you would need at least kr37,126 (£4,362) in London to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr26,000 in Aalborg.