Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115 kr (kr84) | kr136 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 kr (kr57) | kr67 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (kr42) | kr29 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (kr9) | kr8 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (kr22) | kr26 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (kr19) | kr22 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (kr35) | kr63 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (kr19) | kr18 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (kr8) | kr10 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (kr12) | kr11 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (kr70) | kr79 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (kr15) | kr19 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (kr9) | kr11 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,576 kr (kr9,961) | kr8,536 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (kr6,533) | kr5,788 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 869 kr (kr638) | kr1,220 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,895 kr (kr6,527) | kr5,337 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (kr4,533) | kr3,926 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 kr (kr590) | kr1,589 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 261 kr (kr192) | kr188 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,855 kr (kr2,828) | kr3,570 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 797 kr (kr585) | kr710 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (kr58) | kr57 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (kr154) | kr154 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr (kr683) | kr786 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 327 kr (kr240) | kr244 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,005 kr (kr737) | kr727 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,128 kr (kr828) | kr1,206 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,391 kr (kr150,697) | kr301,099 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (kr11) | kr10 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (kr614) | kr386 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (kr226) | kr255 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (kr36) | kr58 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr (kr91) | kr73 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr (kr144) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (kr29) | kr58 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (kr22) | kr28 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (kr16) | kr29 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (kr13) | kr13 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (kr14) | kr16 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr (kr224) | kr176 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr (kr273) | kr344 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 251 kr (kr184) | kr191 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (kr734) | kr475 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (kr558) | kr616 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (kr87) | kr77 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (kr27) | kr41 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 kr (kr40) | kr33 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,283 kr (kr3,142) | kr3,258 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (kr0.98) | kr0.93 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr (kr329) | kr230 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (kr45) | kr42 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 157 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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