Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr104) | kr131 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr55) | kr67 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (kr44) | kr31 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (kr7) | kr7 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.70 (kr32) | kr30 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (kr42) | kr19 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr49) | kr68 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.24 (kr22) | kr18 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.06 (kr21) | kr10 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (kr21) | kr12 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr86) | kr78 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (kr15) | kr19 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.66 (kr18) | kr10 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,527 (kr23,771) | kr8,455 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,605 (kr17,553) | kr5,757 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (kr1,020) | kr1,141 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,418 (kr16,293) | kr4,956 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,018 (kr13,601) | kr3,745 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $87 (kr586) | kr1,512 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr327) | kr193 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $310 (kr2,088) | kr3,644 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (kr670) | kr684 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr79) | kr54 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (kr281) | kr169 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (kr351) | kr778 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (kr268) | kr230 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (kr691) | kr745 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (kr799) | kr1,287 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,179 (kr142,719) | kr304,676 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (kr7) | kr10 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (kr569) | kr386 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (kr130) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (kr65) | kr50 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (kr103) | kr73 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (kr1,034) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (kr52) | kr58 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.81 (kr39) | kr28 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr45) | kr29 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.22 (kr22) | kr13 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (kr15) | kr16 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (kr204) | kr171 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (kr334) | kr337 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr163) | kr187 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $112 (kr758) | kr475 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (kr639) | kr606 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr89) | kr73 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (kr32) | kr42 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr46) | kr33 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (kr2,899) | kr3,125 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (kr1.36) | kr0.91 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $88 (kr596) | kr255 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr68) | kr42 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr34,412 ($5,107) in Oakland, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr25,000 in Aalborg.
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