- Cost of Living
- United States
- Denmark
- Washington D.C.
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr95) | kr123 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr46) | kr66 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (kr24) | kr33 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (kr5.95) | kr7 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (kr20) | kr31 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (kr30) | kr19 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr48) | kr71 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (kr32) | kr19 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (kr37) | kr10 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (kr14) | kr12 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr107) | kr76 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (kr12) | kr20 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (kr21) | kr10 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (kr27,804) | kr8,094 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (kr14,445) | kr5,854 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (kr1,095) | kr1,279 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (kr13,250) | kr4,683 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (kr8,894) | kr3,667 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (kr547) | kr915 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr305) | kr193 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $373 (kr2,359) | kr3,664 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (kr738) | kr716 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (kr97) | kr54 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (kr205) | kr169 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (kr235) | kr788 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (kr190) | kr222 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (kr540) | kr838 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (kr548) | kr1,368 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (kr102,684) | kr312,813 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (kr5.94) | kr10 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (kr1,453) | kr389 | + 274% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (kr158) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (kr68) | kr50 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (kr70) | kr73 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (kr749) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (kr48) | kr58 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (kr21) | kr28 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.23 (kr33) | kr29 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (kr20) | kr13 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (kr10) | kr16 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (kr183) | kr156 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (kr298) | kr335 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr152) | kr189 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (kr1,078) | kr466 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (kr474) | kr642 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr80) | kr69 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (kr27) | kr42 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (kr32) | kr36 | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $132 (kr833) | kr1,506 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (kr0.38) | kr0.88 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (kr447) | kr258 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr44) | kr42 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,090 prices entered by 369 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least kr36,483
($5,774)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr24,000
in Aalborg.
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