Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (kr94) | kr136 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (kr48) | kr67 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (kr31) | kr29 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.27 (kr11) | kr8 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (kr19) | kr26 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.25 (kr21) | kr22 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (kr54) | kr63 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.25 (kr16) | kr18 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.87 (kr14) | kr10 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.75 (kr13) | kr11 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (kr106) | kr79 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.56 (kr12) | kr19 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.15 (kr10) | kr11 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,780 (kr13,495) | kr8,536 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,076 (kr10,075) | kr5,788 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$120 (kr581) | kr1,220 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,300 (kr11,166) | kr5,337 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,418 (kr6,884) | kr3,926 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$63 (kr308) | kr1,589 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$56 (kr270) | kr188 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$346 (kr1,677) | kr3,570 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$138 (kr667) | kr710 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (kr49) | kr57 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (kr112) | kr154 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (kr379) | kr786 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (kr248) | kr244 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$101 (kr489) | kr727 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$140 (kr679) | kr1,206 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,124 (kr107,387) | kr301,099 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (kr6) | kr10 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (kr542) | kr386 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$30 (kr143) | kr255 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (kr49) | kr58 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (kr161) | kr73 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (kr733) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (kr45) | kr58 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.19 (kr25) | kr28 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (kr29) | kr29 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.80 (kr18) | kr13 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.98 (kr14) | kr16 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (kr122) | kr176 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (kr242) | kr344 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (kr162) | kr191 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$253 (kr1,226) | kr475 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 (kr488) | kr616 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (kr59) | kr77 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (kr25) | kr41 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (kr32) | kr33 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$589 (kr2,861) | kr3,258 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (kr2.44) | kr0.93 | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$52 (kr254) | kr230 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (kr73) | kr42 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 841 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr27,793 (C$5,726) in Vancouver.
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