- 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 | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr96) | kr120 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr48) | kr67 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.13 (kr33) | kr32 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (kr5.96) | kr7 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.42 (kr22) | kr31 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.94 (kr32) | kr19 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr49) | kr71 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 (kr24) | kr19 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.84 (kr12) | kr10 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.82 (kr25) | kr11 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr97) | kr75 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (kr12) | kr19 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (kr14) | kr11 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,665 (kr17,415) | kr8,234 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,292 (kr14,978) | kr5,774 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (kr1,401) | kr1,187 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (kr13,290) | kr4,951 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,534 (kr10,022) | kr3,714 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (kr744) | kr1,633 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr312) | kr193 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (kr2,496) | kr3,665 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (kr908) | kr716 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr81) | kr54 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (kr151) | kr169 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (kr321) | kr778 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (kr263) | kr230 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (kr571) | kr797 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (kr714) | kr1,287 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,370 (kr139,641) | kr305,266 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (kr4.93) | kr10 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $139 (kr911) | kr386 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (kr120) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (kr42) | kr50 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (kr134) | kr73 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (kr720) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr46) | kr58 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (kr26) | kr28 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (kr35) | kr29 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.02 (kr26) | kr13 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (kr16) | kr16 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (kr156) | kr168 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (kr313) | kr337 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (kr184) | kr190 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $273 (kr1,787) | kr475 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 (kr664) | kr636 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr91) | kr70 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (kr31) | kr42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr47) | kr33 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (kr2,782) | kr3,332 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (kr1.97) | kr0.91 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (kr532) | kr250 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr59) | kr42 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,073 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr33,492
($5,126)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr25,000
in Aalborg.
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