Cost of living in Oulu, Finland vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Oulu (Finland) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (kr76) | kr136 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr52) | kr67 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.01 (kr37) | kr29 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (kr8) | kr8 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.22 (kr16) | kr26 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (kr23) | kr22 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (kr38) | kr63 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (kr17) | kr18 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (kr10) | kr10 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 (kr15) | kr11 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (kr86) | kr79 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 (kr21) | kr19 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (kr9) | kr11 | - 15% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Oulu (Finland) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,067 (kr7,937) | kr8,536 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €879 (kr6,542) | kr5,788 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €66 (kr489) | kr1,220 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €684 (kr5,086) | kr5,337 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €545 (kr4,058) | kr3,926 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €33 (kr242) | kr1,589 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (kr166) | kr188 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | €467 (kr3,471) | kr3,570 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (kr670) | kr710 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr71) | kr57 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €28 (kr211) | kr154 | + 36% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Oulu (Finland) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (kr655) | kr786 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (kr201) | kr244 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (kr574) | kr727 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (kr648) | kr1,206 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Oulu (Finland) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,930 (kr200,380) | kr301,099 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (kr12) | kr10 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (kr351) | kr386 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (kr150) | kr255 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Oulu (Finland) is 16% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €17 (kr124) | kr58 | + 114% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (kr149) | kr73 | + 103% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (kr781) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.15 (kr9) | kr58 | - 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (kr28) | kr28 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.77 (kr13) | kr29 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (kr13) | kr13 | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (kr12) | kr16 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (kr179) | kr176 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Oulu (Finland) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (kr250) | kr344 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (kr169) | kr191 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (kr223) | kr475 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (kr489) | kr616 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr58) | kr77 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 (kr26) | kr41 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.80 (kr36) | kr33 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,258 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (kr1.27) | kr0.93 | + 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (kr326) | kr230 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 (kr42) | kr42 | - 0% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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