Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr91) | kr136 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr51) | kr67 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.85 (kr36) | kr29 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (kr7) | kr8 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.35 (kr27) | kr26 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (kr37) | kr22 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (kr54) | kr63 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (kr24) | kr18 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.83 (kr11) | kr10 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (kr19) | kr11 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr81) | kr79 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (kr15) | kr19 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (kr19) | kr11 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,623 (kr22,142) | kr8,536 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,886 (kr17,640) | kr5,788 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (kr1,002) | kr1,220 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,718 (kr16,613) | kr5,337 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,416 (kr14,763) | kr3,926 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $86 (kr526) | kr1,589 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (kr323) | kr188 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $397 (kr2,429) | kr3,570 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (kr612) | kr710 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr75) | kr57 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (kr199) | kr154 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (kr322) | kr786 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (kr261) | kr244 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (kr646) | kr727 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (kr733) | kr1,206 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,338 (kr136,525) | kr301,099 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (kr6) | kr10 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (kr565) | kr386 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (kr117) | kr255 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (kr65) | kr58 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (kr103) | kr73 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $159 (kr974) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (kr49) | kr58 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 (kr23) | kr28 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr41) | kr29 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (kr21) | kr13 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 (kr13) | kr16 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (kr184) | kr176 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (kr327) | kr344 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr149) | kr191 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (kr1,205) | kr475 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (kr618) | kr616 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr82) | kr77 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (kr32) | kr41 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr44) | kr33 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (kr2,810) | kr3,258 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (kr1.23) | kr0.93 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $104 (kr633) | kr230 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr63) | kr42 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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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 kr34,456 ($5,638) in Oakland, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr27,000 in Aalborg.
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