Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (kr110) | kr131 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr54) | kr67 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.60 (kr38) | kr31 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 (kr9) | kr7 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.06 (kr27) | kr30 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.50 (kr37) | kr19 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr51) | kr68 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (kr25) | kr18 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (kr14) | kr10 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.76 (kr19) | kr12 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr114) | kr78 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.33 (kr16) | kr19 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.01 (kr20) | kr10 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,692 (kr18,121) | kr8,455 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,503 (kr16,853) | kr5,757 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (kr1,208) | kr1,141 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,438 (kr16,411) | kr4,956 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,018 (kr13,588) | kr3,745 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (kr854) | kr1,512 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (kr374) | kr193 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $385 (kr2,592) | kr3,644 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $179 (kr1,206) | kr684 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr82) | kr54 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (kr168) | kr169 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (kr343) | kr778 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (kr369) | kr230 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (kr581) | kr745 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (kr842) | kr1,287 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,090 (kr135,259) | kr304,676 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (kr6) | kr10 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $141 (kr951) | kr386 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (kr178) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr50) | kr50 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (kr169) | kr73 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (kr990) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (kr47) | kr58 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.64 (kr31) | kr28 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6.00 (kr40) | kr29 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.68 (kr25) | kr13 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.76 (kr19) | kr16 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (kr197) | kr171 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (kr322) | kr337 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (kr175) | kr187 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $154 (kr1,035) | kr475 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $112 (kr755) | kr606 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr92) | kr73 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (kr34) | kr42 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (kr42) | kr33 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (kr2,883) | kr3,125 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.63 (kr4.21) | kr0.91 | + 361% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (kr477) | kr255 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr56) | kr42 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr40,002 ($5,941) in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr27,000 in Aalborg.
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