- Cost of Living
- United States
- Denmark
- Washington D.C.
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr96) | kr120 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr47) | kr67 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.90 (kr32) | kr32 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (kr6) | kr7 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.36 (kr22) | kr31 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.12 (kr34) | kr19 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr50) | kr71 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.24 (kr21) | kr19 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (kr12) | kr10 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (kr21) | kr11 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr99) | kr75 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (kr12) | kr19 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.66 (kr17) | kr11 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,661 (kr17,482) | kr8,234 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,248 (kr14,766) | kr5,774 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (kr1,206) | kr1,187 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (kr13,346) | kr4,951 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,521 (kr9,993) | kr3,714 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (kr732) | kr1,633 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (kr304) | kr193 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $400 (kr2,626) | kr3,665 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (kr946) | kr716 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr79) | kr54 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (kr137) | kr169 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (kr315) | kr778 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (kr268) | kr230 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (kr534) | kr797 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (kr727) | kr1,287 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,144 (kr138,912) | kr305,266 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (kr5.13) | kr10 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (kr873) | kr386 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (kr130) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.97 (kr39) | kr50 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (kr140) | kr73 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (kr719) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr43) | kr58 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (kr23) | kr28 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.15 (kr34) | kr29 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.75 (kr25) | kr13 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (kr14) | kr16 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (kr154) | kr168 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (kr323) | kr337 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (kr186) | kr190 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $258 (kr1,698) | kr475 | + 258% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (kr637) | kr636 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr92) | kr70 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (kr31) | kr42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr48) | kr33 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $390 (kr2,561) | kr3,332 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (kr0.94) | kr0.91 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (kr529) | kr250 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr59) | kr42 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,913 prices entered by 306 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr35,014
($5,329)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr27,000
in Aalborg.
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