Cost of living in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 175 prices entered by 15 different people.
Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
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Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
£10 (kr89) | kr136 | 34% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
£5.13 (kr44) | kr67 | 35% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
£4.01 (kr35) | kr29 | 19% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
£0.76 (kr7) | kr8 | 16% |
12 eggs, large | ||
£2.48 (kr21) | kr26 | 17% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
£2.42 (kr21) | kr22 | 6% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
£5.33 (kr46) | kr63 | 28% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
£2.08 (kr18) | kr18 | 1% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
£0.81 (kr7) | kr10 | 33% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
£1.53 (kr13) | kr11 | 18% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
£8 (kr68) | kr79 | 15% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
£1.67 (kr14) | kr19 | 25% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
£0.68 (kr5.82) | kr11 | 46% |
Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
£1,011 (kr8,687) | kr8,536 | 2% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
£1,075 (kr9,239) | kr5,788 | 60% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
£234 (kr2,012) | kr1,220 | 65% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
£1,154 (kr9,921) | kr5,337 | 86% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
£444 (kr3,815) | kr3,926 | 3% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
£133 (kr1,146) | kr1,589 | 28% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
£23 (kr202) | kr188 | 7% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
£324 (kr2,786) | kr3,570 | 22% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
£84 (kr725) | kr710 | 2% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
£5.64 (kr48) | kr57 | 14% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
£9 (kr82) | kr154 | 47% |
Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
£64 (kr549) | kr786 | 30% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
£24 (kr208) | kr244 | 15% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
£52 (kr448) | kr727 | 38% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
£50 (kr430) | kr1,206 | 64% |
Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
£18,585 (kr159,749) | kr301,099 | 47% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
£1.21 (kr10) | kr10 | 3% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
£50 (kr429) | kr386 | 11% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
£14 (kr122) | kr255 | 52% |
Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
£3.13 (kr27) | kr58 | 54% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
£8 (kr71) | kr73 | 3% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
£48 (kr417) | - | - |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
£3.22 (kr28) | kr58 | 52% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
£1.57 (kr14) | kr28 | 51% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
£2.79 (kr24) | kr29 | 17% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
£1.45 (kr12) | kr13 | 4% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
£1.31 (kr11) | kr16 | 30% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
£10 (kr83) | kr176 | 53% |
Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
£28 (kr244) | kr344 | 29% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
£19 (kr159) | kr191 | 17% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
£103 (kr889) | kr475 | 87% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
£75 (kr641) | kr616 | 4% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
£7 (kr59) | kr77 | 23% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
£2.79 (kr24) | kr41 | 41% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
£3.69 (kr32) | kr33 | 3% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
£433 (kr3,719) | kr3,258 | 14% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
£0.08 (kr0.66) | kr0.93 | 29% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
£32 (kr274) | kr230 | 19% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
£9 (kr76) | kr42 | 78% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr22,568 (£2,626) in Plymouth.