Cost of living in Trondheim (Norway) is 18% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Trondheim (Norway) is 36% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Trondheim | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 210 (kr138) | kr125 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 110 (kr72) | kr72 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 91 (kr60) | kr37 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 27 (kr18) | kr11 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 70 (kr46) | kr31 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 46 (kr30) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 77 (kr51) | kr52 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 44 (kr29) | kr18 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 34 (kr22) | kr11 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 54 (kr35) | kr13 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 213 (kr140) | kr81 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 40 (kr26) | kr19 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (kr21) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Trondheim (Norway) is 21% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Trondheim | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,597 (kr11,572) | kr10,293 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,732 (kr9,030) | kr7,078 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,749 (kr1,807) | kr1,303 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,530 (kr8,240) | kr6,025 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,043 (kr5,946) | kr4,137 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,139 (kr749) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 464 (kr305) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,739 (kr3,774) | kr3,019 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,849 (kr1,216) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 95 (kr62) | kr52 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 303 (kr199) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Trondheim (Norway) is 9% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Trondheim | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,070 (kr703) | kr781 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 532 (kr350) | kr237 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,074 (kr706) | kr597 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,340 (kr881) | kr1,050 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Trondheim (Norway) is 12% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Trondheim | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 361,847 (kr237,945) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 20 (kr13) | kr12 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 800 (kr526) | kr388 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 179 (kr117) | kr266 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Trondheim (Norway) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Trondheim | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 86 (kr56) | kr58 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 180 (kr119) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 381 (kr251) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 42 (kr28) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 48 (kr32) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (kr27) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 32 (kr21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 30 (kr20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 592 (kr389) | kr181 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Trondheim (Norway) is 4% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Trondheim | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 541 (kr355) | kr380 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 242 (kr159) | kr219 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 660 (kr434) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 901 (kr593) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 120 (kr79) | kr73 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (kr34) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 84 (kr55) | kr33 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,253 (kr2,797) | kr2,962 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.41 (kr0.93) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 466 (kr306) | kr255 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 117 (kr77) | kr47 | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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