- 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 | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr100) | kr107 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr47) | kr66 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (kr26) | kr33 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (kr6) | kr7 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (kr21) | kr31 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (kr31) | kr19 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr50) | kr71 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (kr34) | kr19 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (kr39) | kr10 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (kr15) | kr12 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr112) | kr76 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (kr13) | kr20 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (kr23) | kr10 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (kr29,218) | kr7,994 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (kr15,180) | kr5,652 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (kr1,150) | kr1,279 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (kr13,924) | kr4,609 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (kr9,347) | kr3,566 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (kr575) | kr915 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr321) | kr193 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $399 (kr2,650) | kr3,664 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (kr882) | kr716 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (kr97) | kr54 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (kr186) | kr137 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (kr247) | kr770 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (kr199) | kr222 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (kr573) | kr797 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (kr576) | kr1,345 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (kr107,908) | kr312,813 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (kr6) | kr10 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (kr1,527) | kr387 | + 295% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (kr166) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (kr71) | kr50 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (kr74) | kr73 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (kr787) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (kr52) | kr58 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (kr22) | kr28 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.23 (kr35) | kr29 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (kr20) | kr13 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (kr11) | kr16 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (kr198) | kr158 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (kr333) | kr338 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr159) | kr192 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (kr1,215) | kr466 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (kr498) | kr633 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr84) | kr69 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (kr28) | kr42 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (kr33) | kr37 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $132 (kr875) | kr1,506 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (kr0.40) | kr0.88 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (kr469) | kr253 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr46) | kr42 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr39,355
($5,927)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr24,000
in Aalborg.
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