- Cost of Living
- United States
- Denmark
- Oakland, California
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (kr108) | kr120 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr54) | kr67 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (kr47) | kr32 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (kr6) | kr7 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.86 (kr32) | kr31 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.65 (kr37) | kr19 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr49) | kr71 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.84 (kr25) | kr19 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (kr11) | kr10 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.63 (kr17) | kr11 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr104) | kr75 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.11 (kr14) | kr19 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (kr16) | kr11 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,953 (kr19,545) | kr8,234 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,310 (kr15,292) | kr5,774 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (kr757) | kr1,187 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,131 (kr14,109) | kr4,951 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,646 (kr10,899) | kr3,714 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $73 (kr486) | kr1,633 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (kr342) | kr193 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $270 (kr1,785) | kr3,665 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (kr607) | kr716 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr80) | kr54 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (kr212) | kr169 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $58 (kr382) | kr778 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (kr290) | kr230 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (kr592) | kr797 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (kr758) | kr1,287 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,665 (kr143,419) | kr305,266 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (kr7) | kr10 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (kr613) | kr386 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (kr126) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr61) | kr50 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (kr101) | kr73 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (kr805) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (kr51) | kr58 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (kr30) | kr28 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.99 (kr40) | kr29 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.05 (kr20) | kr13 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (kr14) | kr16 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (kr161) | kr168 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (kr321) | kr337 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr159) | kr190 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (kr846) | kr475 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (kr611) | kr636 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr81) | kr70 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (kr33) | kr42 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr43) | kr33 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (kr2,848) | kr3,332 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (kr1.45) | kr0.91 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (kr455) | kr250 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr58) | kr42 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 591 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr32,060
($4,843)
in Oakland, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr25,000
in Aalborg.
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