Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (kr74) | kr136 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.11 (kr43) | kr67 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.74 (kr23) | kr29 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (kr7) | kr8 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.29 (kr19) | kr26 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.56 (kr13) | kr22 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.89 (kr33) | kr63 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (kr16) | kr18 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (kr5.41) | kr10 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 (kr13) | kr11 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (kr65) | kr79 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (kr16) | kr19 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.85 (kr7) | kr11 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 (kr8,169) | kr8,536 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £783 (kr6,560) | kr5,788 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 (kr768) | kr1,220 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £723 (kr6,059) | kr5,337 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £747 (kr6,256) | kr3,926 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 (kr692) | kr1,589 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (kr197) | kr188 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | £359 (kr3,010) | kr3,570 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (kr784) | kr710 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 (kr40) | kr57 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (kr77) | kr154 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 (kr499) | kr786 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (kr274) | kr244 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (kr515) | kr727 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (kr529) | kr1,206 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 25% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 (kr162,555) | kr301,099 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 (kr11) | kr10 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (kr366) | kr386 | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (kr84) | kr255 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 (kr32) | kr58 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.68 (kr48) | kr73 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (kr792) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (kr27) | kr58 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (kr15) | kr28 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 (kr23) | kr29 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (kr15) | kr13 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 (kr11) | kr16 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (kr73) | kr176 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (kr215) | kr344 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (kr157) | kr191 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 (kr592) | kr475 | + 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (kr484) | kr616 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (kr59) | kr77 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.87 (kr24) | kr41 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 (kr31) | kr33 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 (kr3,478) | kr3,258 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (kr2.09) | kr0.93 | + 124% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (kr270) | kr230 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (kr74) | kr42 | + 76% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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