Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $18 (kr113) | kr136 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (kr53) | kr67 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $5.91 (kr37) | kr29 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.36 (kr8) | kr8 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $4.16 (kr26) | kr26 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $5.87 (kr37) | kr22 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $8 (kr51) | kr63 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.72 (kr23) | kr18 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.96 (kr12) | kr10 | 18% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $3.33 (kr21) | kr11 | 86% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $17 (kr106) | kr79 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.10 (kr13) | kr19 | 31% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $3.06 (kr19) | kr11 | 76% |
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Walnut Creek, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,790 (kr17,415) | kr8,536 | 104% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,468 (kr15,404) | kr5,788 | 166% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $163 (kr1,017) | kr1,220 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,438 (kr15,215) | kr5,337 | 185% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,018 (kr12,598) | kr3,926 | 221% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $127 (kr791) | kr1,589 | 50% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $58 (kr360) | kr188 | 92% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $375 (kr2,342) | kr3,570 | 34% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $179 (kr1,118) | kr710 | 57% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (kr76) | kr57 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $25 (kr156) | kr154 | 1% |
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Walnut Creek, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $51 (kr318) | kr786 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $55 (kr342) | kr244 | 40% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $86 (kr538) | kr727 | 26% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $125 (kr781) | kr1,206 | 35% |
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Walnut Creek, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $20,090 (kr125,402) | kr301,099 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.95 (kr5.92) | kr10 | 42% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $145 (kr902) | kr386 | 134% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $26 (kr165) | kr255 | 35% |
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Walnut Creek, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (kr46) | kr58 | 20% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $23 (kr141) | kr73 | 93% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $147 (kr918) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (kr44) | kr58 | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.64 (kr29) | kr28 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $6.00 (kr37) | kr29 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.68 (kr23) | kr13 | 77% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.76 (kr17) | kr16 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $29 (kr180) | kr176 | 2% |
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Walnut Creek, California (United States) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $48 (kr299) | kr344 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $26 (kr162) | kr191 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $154 (kr960) | kr475 | 102% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $112 (kr700) | kr616 | 14% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $14 (kr85) | kr77 | 11% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.94 (kr31) | kr41 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $6 (kr39) | kr33 | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $427 (kr2,667) | kr3,258 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.46 (kr2.85) | kr0.93 | 205% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $70 (kr438) | kr230 | 90% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 (kr52) | kr42 | 22% |
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For example, you would need at least kr36,523 ($5,851) in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr27,000 in Aalborg.