Cost of living in Saarbrücken, Germany vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (kr85) | kr136 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr52) | kr67 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.29 (kr25) | kr29 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (kr6) | kr8 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.03 (kr15) | kr26 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (kr18) | kr22 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.79 (kr36) | kr63 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (kr17) | kr18 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (kr11) | kr10 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (kr6) | kr11 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr53) | kr79 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (kr13) | kr19 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (kr8) | kr11 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €944 (kr7,079) | kr8,536 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 (kr5,248) | kr5,788 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (kr1,090) | kr1,220 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (kr3,958) | kr5,337 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €375 (kr2,814) | kr3,926 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (kr874) | kr1,589 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (kr169) | kr188 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €476 (kr3,574) | kr3,570 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (kr826) | kr710 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.67 (kr43) | kr57 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr85) | kr154 | - 45% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (kr475) | kr786 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (kr198) | kr244 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (kr625) | kr727 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (kr737) | kr1,206 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,160 (kr158,738) | kr301,099 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (kr10) | kr10 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (kr437) | kr386 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (kr133) | kr255 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (kr45) | kr58 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr57) | kr73 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (kr424) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.77 (kr21) | kr58 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (kr19) | kr28 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.13 (kr16) | kr29 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (kr9) | kr13 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.37 (kr10) | kr16 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (kr141) | kr176 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (kr250) | kr344 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (kr152) | kr191 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (kr941) | kr475 | + 98% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (kr391) | kr616 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr56) | kr77 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (kr23) | kr41 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.03 (kr23) | kr33 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (kr3,478) | kr3,258 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (kr0.96) | kr0.93 | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (kr244) | kr230 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.59 (kr42) | kr42 | - 1% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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