Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (kr73) | kr136 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (kr45) | kr67 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.20 (kr20) | kr29 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (kr4.62) | kr8 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.48 (kr15) | kr26 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.34 (kr21) | kr22 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr38) | kr63 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.04 (kr13) | kr18 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.06 (kr7) | kr10 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (kr18) | kr11 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr80) | kr79 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (kr12) | kr19 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.62 (kr10) | kr11 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,504 (kr9,260) | kr8,536 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,241 (kr7,639) | kr5,788 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (kr813) | kr1,220 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,255 (kr7,725) | kr5,337 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $937 (kr5,772) | kr3,926 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $384 (kr2,365) | kr1,589 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (kr313) | kr188 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (kr1,882) | kr3,570 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (kr908) | kr710 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr59) | kr57 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (kr109) | kr154 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (kr281) | kr786 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (kr345) | kr244 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (kr449) | kr727 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (kr654) | kr1,206 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,892 (kr128,647) | kr301,099 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (kr4.62) | kr10 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (kr397) | kr386 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (kr140) | kr255 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr47) | kr58 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (kr106) | kr73 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (kr825) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (kr37) | kr58 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (kr18) | kr28 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.90 (kr24) | kr29 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (kr18) | kr13 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (kr11) | kr16 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr123) | kr176 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (kr285) | kr344 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (kr136) | kr191 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (kr757) | kr475 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (kr475) | kr616 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (kr62) | kr77 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (kr28) | kr41 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.57 (kr34) | kr33 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (kr2,641) | kr3,258 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (kr1.10) | kr0.93 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (kr307) | kr230 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr52) | kr42 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 345 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr26,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr22,928 ($3,723) in Vancouver, Washington.
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