Cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Montclair, New Jersey (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (kr81) | kr136 | 40% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (kr47) | kr67 | 30% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.36 (kr27) | kr29 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.11 (kr7) | kr8 | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.15 (kr19) | kr26 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.94 (kr24) | kr22 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 (kr40) | kr63 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.46 (kr21) | kr18 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.62 (kr16) | kr10 | 55% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.36 (kr15) | kr11 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 (kr100) | kr79 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.23 (kr14) | kr19 | 28% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.07 (kr13) | kr11 | 18% |
| Housing in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Montclair, New Jersey (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,935 (kr18,136) | kr8,536 | 112% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,007 (kr12,400) | kr5,788 | 114% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $198 (kr1,223) | kr1,220 | 0% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,622 (kr10,025) | kr5,337 | 88% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,238 (kr7,651) | kr3,926 | 95% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $167 (kr1,034) | kr1,589 | 35% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $53 (kr330) | kr188 | 76% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $457 (kr2,822) | kr3,570 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $185 (kr1,145) | kr710 | 61% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $13 (kr83) | kr57 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $38 (kr233) | kr154 | 51% |
| Clothes in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Montclair, New Jersey (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $37 (kr228) | kr786 | 71% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $46 (kr282) | kr244 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $77 (kr479) | kr727 | 34% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $121 (kr749) | kr1,206 | 38% |
| Transportation in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Montclair, New Jersey (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,236 (kr131,230) | kr301,099 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.62 (kr3.86) | kr10 | 62% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $205 (kr1,265) | kr386 | 228% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | kr255 | - |
| Personal Care in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Montclair, New Jersey (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (kr44) | kr58 | 23% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $29 (kr181) | kr73 | 147% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $102 (kr631) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $4.36 (kr27) | kr58 | 54% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.92 (kr24) | kr28 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.38 (kr33) | kr29 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.44 (kr21) | kr13 | 63% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.89 (kr12) | kr16 | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $20 (kr122) | kr176 | 31% |
| Entertainment in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Montclair, New Jersey (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $49 (kr304) | kr344 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $26 (kr161) | kr191 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $245 (kr1,514) | kr475 | 219% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $64 (kr396) | kr616 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $12 (kr74) | kr77 | 3% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.36 (kr27) | kr41 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.84 (kr36) | kr33 | 10% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $435 (kr2,688) | kr3,258 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.33 (kr2.04) | kr0.93 | 119% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $36 (kr221) | kr230 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 (kr52) | kr42 | 22% |
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For example, you would need at least kr33,311 ($5,390) in Montclair, New Jersey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr25,000 in Aalborg.