Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (kr94) | kr131 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (kr53) | kr67 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (kr35) | kr31 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.18 (kr11) | kr7 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.90 (kr25) | kr30 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.95 (kr20) | kr19 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (kr75) | kr68 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.37 (kr17) | kr18 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.85 (kr15) | kr10 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.64 (kr19) | kr12 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (kr100) | kr78 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.35 (kr12) | kr19 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (kr12) | kr10 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,802 (kr14,447) | kr8,455 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,301 (kr11,863) | kr5,757 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$122 (kr627) | kr1,141 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,225 (kr11,470) | kr4,956 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,608 (kr8,288) | kr3,745 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$83 (kr428) | kr1,512 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$61 (kr313) | kr193 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$537 (kr2,769) | kr3,644 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$153 (kr789) | kr684 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (kr74) | kr54 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (kr128) | kr169 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (kr408) | kr778 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$67 (kr344) | kr230 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 (kr632) | kr745 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$177 (kr912) | kr1,287 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,698 (kr132,475) | kr304,676 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.53 (kr8) | kr10 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$108 (kr555) | kr386 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$29 (kr151) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (kr60) | kr50 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (kr127) | kr73 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$109 (kr564) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (kr57) | kr58 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.22 (kr27) | kr28 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (kr33) | kr29 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.66 (kr19) | kr13 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.83 (kr15) | kr16 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (kr132) | kr171 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (kr288) | kr337 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (kr146) | kr187 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$182 (kr940) | kr475 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 (kr516) | kr606 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (kr62) | kr73 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.61 (kr24) | kr42 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (kr37) | kr33 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$543 (kr2,798) | kr3,125 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (kr2.36) | kr0.91 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$52 (kr266) | kr255 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (kr74) | kr42 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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