Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (kr105) | kr136 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (kr53) | kr67 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.69 (kr29) | kr29 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (kr6) | kr8 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.72 (kr17) | kr26 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (kr27) | kr22 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr42) | kr63 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (kr21) | kr18 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (kr11) | kr10 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (kr20) | kr11 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr94) | kr79 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (kr14) | kr19 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (kr15) | kr11 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,748 (kr16,830) | kr8,536 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,131 (kr13,053) | kr5,788 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (kr1,063) | kr1,220 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,112 (kr12,935) | kr5,337 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,656 (kr10,140) | kr3,926 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (kr726) | kr1,589 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (kr349) | kr188 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (kr1,707) | kr3,570 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (kr706) | kr710 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (kr83) | kr57 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (kr187) | kr154 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (kr284) | kr786 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (kr239) | kr244 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (kr550) | kr727 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (kr812) | kr1,206 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,166 (kr141,891) | kr301,099 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (kr3.69) | kr10 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $141 (kr861) | kr386 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (kr130) | kr255 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr47) | kr58 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (kr119) | kr73 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (kr659) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (kr40) | kr58 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.24 (kr26) | kr28 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (kr27) | kr29 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.72 (kr29) | kr13 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (kr13) | kr16 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (kr167) | kr176 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (kr318) | kr344 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (kr173) | kr191 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $263 (kr1,609) | kr475 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (kr603) | kr616 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr88) | kr77 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (kr33) | kr41 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (kr50) | kr33 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $438 (kr2,684) | kr3,258 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (kr1.16) | kr0.93 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (kr496) | kr230 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr53) | kr42 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least kr33,266 ($5,431) in Washington D.C. to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr27,000 in Aalborg.
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