Cost of living in Tianjin (China) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Tianjin (China) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tianjin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56元 (kr52) | kr125 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (kr30) | kr72 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (kr11) | kr37 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (kr12) | kr11 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (kr10) | kr31 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.56元 (kr5.10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52元 (kr48) | kr52 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (kr10) | kr18 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (kr7) | kr11 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.67元 (kr4.28) | kr13 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121元 (kr111) | kr81 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (kr6) | kr19 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (kr9) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Tianjin (China) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tianjin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125元 (kr4,696) | kr10,293 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,679元 (kr2,455) | kr7,078 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327元 (kr300) | kr1,303 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,661元 (kr3,355) | kr6,025 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,395元 (kr2,194) | kr4,137 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353元 (kr324) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 109元 (kr100) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,294元 (kr2,102) | kr3,019 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637元 (kr583) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (kr33) | kr52 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56元 (kr52) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Tianjin (China) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tianjin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 616元 (kr565) | kr781 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (kr244) | kr237 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 716元 (kr656) | kr597 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 779元 (kr713) | kr1,050 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Tianjin (China) is 53% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tianjin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 167,007元 (kr153,041) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (kr6) | kr12 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146元 (kr133) | kr388 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (kr23) | kr266 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Tianjin (China) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tianjin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31元 (kr28) | kr58 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (kr29) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 407元 (kr373) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (kr27) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (kr33) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (kr25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (kr7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (kr10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (kr27) | kr181 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Tianjin (China) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tianjin | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135元 (kr123) | kr380 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84元 (kr77) | kr219 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,364元 (kr1,250) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 338元 (kr310) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58元 (kr53) | kr73 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (kr27) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21元 (kr19) | kr33 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,246元 (kr2,974) | kr2,962 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41元 (kr0.38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 284元 (kr260) | kr255 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (kr18) | kr47 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 30 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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