Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 (kr101) | kr136 | 26% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (kr55) | kr67 | 18% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.31 (kr27) | kr29 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.88 (kr5.48) | kr8 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.57 (kr22) | kr26 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.00 (kr25) | kr22 | 13% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (kr42) | kr63 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.15 (kr20) | kr18 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.32 (kr8) | kr10 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.54 (kr16) | kr11 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $11 (kr68) | kr79 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.98 (kr12) | kr19 | 35% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.15 (kr13) | kr11 | 24% |
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,312 (kr20,672) | kr8,536 | 142% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,142 (kr13,368) | kr5,788 | 131% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $167 (kr1,043) | kr1,220 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,359 (kr14,723) | kr5,337 | 176% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,599 (kr9,978) | kr3,926 | 154% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $108 (kr676) | kr1,589 | 57% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $71 (kr443) | kr188 | 135% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $321 (kr2,007) | kr3,570 | 44% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $125 (kr779) | kr710 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (kr68) | kr57 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $24 (kr150) | kr154 | 3% |
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $52 (kr324) | kr786 | 59% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (kr244) | kr244 | 0% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $91 (kr571) | kr727 | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $120 (kr746) | kr1,206 | 38% |
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,457 (kr146,420) | kr301,099 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.85 (kr5.29) | kr10 | 48% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $72 (kr452) | kr386 | 17% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $16 (kr99) | kr255 | 61% |
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (kr43) | kr58 | 26% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $17 (kr103) | kr73 | 41% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $105 (kr656) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $8 (kr49) | kr58 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.47 (kr22) | kr28 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $6 (kr38) | kr29 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.74 (kr23) | kr13 | 80% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.54 (kr10) | kr16 | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $24 (kr147) | kr176 | 16% |
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $45 (kr283) | kr344 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $29 (kr179) | kr191 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $279 (kr1,741) | kr475 | 267% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $93 (kr580) | kr616 | 6% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $14 (kr88) | kr77 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.92 (kr31) | kr41 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $8 (kr52) | kr33 | 58% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $393 (kr2,452) | kr3,258 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.59 (kr3.67) | kr0.93 | 293% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $54 (kr339) | kr230 | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 (kr59) | kr42 | 38% |
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For example, you would need at least kr32,625 ($5,227) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr28,000 in Aalborg.