Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Umeå | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (kr70) | kr136 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 kr (kr53) | kr67 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 kr (kr34) | kr29 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (kr8) | kr8 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (kr24) | kr26 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (kr25) | kr22 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 kr (kr43) | kr63 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (kr17) | kr18 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (kr10) | kr10 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (kr14) | kr11 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (kr69) | kr79 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (kr15) | kr19 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (kr10) | kr11 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Umeå | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,856 kr (kr7,172) | kr8,536 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,384 kr (kr5,373) | kr5,788 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,283 kr (kr933) | kr1,220 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,443 kr (kr4,688) | kr5,337 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,747 kr (kr3,454) | kr3,926 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 369 kr (kr268) | kr1,589 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 158 kr (kr115) | kr188 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,509 kr (kr4,009) | kr3,570 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (kr730) | kr710 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (kr73) | kr57 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 217 kr (kr158) | kr154 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Umeå | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (kr674) | kr786 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 308 kr (kr224) | kr244 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (kr727) | kr727 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 992 kr (kr722) | kr1,206 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Umeå | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,433 kr (kr160,407) | kr301,099 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (kr10) | kr10 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 489 kr (kr356) | kr386 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 220 kr (kr160) | kr266 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Umeå | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (kr32) | kr58 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (kr36) | kr73 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (kr206) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 kr (kr22) | kr58 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (kr23) | kr28 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (kr16) | kr29 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (kr18) | kr13 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (kr13) | kr16 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (kr219) | kr176 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Umeå | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 kr (kr291) | kr344 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 234 kr (kr170) | kr191 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (kr395) | kr475 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 713 kr (kr518) | kr616 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (kr87) | kr77 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (kr28) | kr41 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (kr53) | kr33 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,258 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.93 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 443 kr (kr323) | kr230 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (kr44) | kr42 | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 57 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2021.
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