Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £13 (kr119) | kr131 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £5.94 (kr53) | kr67 | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.22 (kr29) | kr31 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.91 (kr8) | kr7 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.45 (kr22) | kr30 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £2.35 (kr21) | kr19 | 9% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £3.52 (kr32) | kr68 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.76 (kr16) | kr18 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £1.08 (kr10) | kr10 | 4% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.71 (kr15) | kr12 | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £8 (kr74) | kr78 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £2.37 (kr21) | kr19 | 13% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £1.04 (kr9) | kr10 | 3% |
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £2,564 (kr23,008) | kr8,455 | 172% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,904 (kr17,087) | kr5,757 | 197% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £129 (kr1,158) | kr1,141 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,748 (kr15,681) | kr4,956 | 216% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,176 (kr10,553) | kr3,745 | 182% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £77 (kr689) | kr1,512 | 54% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £22 (kr194) | kr193 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £141 (kr1,266) | kr3,644 | 65% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £85 (kr764) | kr684 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £6 (kr55) | kr54 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £12 (kr110) | kr169 | 35% |
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £71 (kr637) | kr778 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £31 (kr275) | kr230 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £68 (kr611) | kr745 | 18% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £81 (kr726) | kr1,287 | 44% |
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 86% 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 | ||
| £19,935 (kr178,881) | kr304,676 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.28 (kr12) | kr10 | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £140 (kr1,260) | kr386 | 227% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £26 (kr234) | - | - |
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £2.57 (kr23) | kr50 | 54% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £7 (kr60) | kr73 | 18% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £83 (kr748) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £2.76 (kr25) | kr58 | 57% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.73 (kr16) | kr28 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £3.59 (kr32) | kr29 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.70 (kr15) | kr13 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.58 (kr14) | kr16 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £13 (kr118) | kr171 | 31% |
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £32 (kr290) | kr337 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £23 (kr205) | kr187 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £136 (kr1,219) | kr475 | 157% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £58 (kr524) | kr606 | 14% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £10 (kr86) | kr73 | 17% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.94 (kr26) | kr42 | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £5.06 (kr45) | kr33 | 38% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £400 (kr3,590) | kr3,125 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.11 (kr0.99) | kr0.91 | 8% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £42 (kr377) | kr255 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £11 (kr101) | kr42 | 139% |
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For example, you would need at least kr37,482 (£4,177) in London to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr26,000 in Aalborg.