Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Arad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (kr39) | kr131 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (kr27) | kr77 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (kr16) | kr38 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.80 lei (kr5.71) | kr11 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (kr14) | kr29 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.78 lei (kr7) | kr21 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (kr21) | kr40 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (kr5.84) | kr17 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 lei (kr3.10) | kr11 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 lei (kr5.42) | kr8 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (kr50) | kr72 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (kr10) | kr21 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 lei (kr3.40) | kr13 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 70% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Arad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,519 lei (kr2,287) | kr11,583 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 996 lei (kr1,499) | kr9,449 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 lei (kr508) | kr848 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,096 lei (kr1,650) | kr8,388 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625 lei (kr941) | kr6,707 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 234 lei (kr352) | kr587 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (kr49) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,781 lei (kr2,682) | kr2,600 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (kr649) | kr552 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (kr66) | kr61 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (kr26) | kr131 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 lei (kr332) | kr736 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 lei (kr209) | kr300 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (kr427) | kr906 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 327 lei (kr493) | kr1,028 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 74% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Arad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,410 lei (kr121,068) | kr286,083 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.25 lei (kr8) | kr14 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (kr98) | kr613 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (kr31) | kr320 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Arad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (kr31) | kr35 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr82 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75 lei (kr113) | kr500 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (kr36) | kr37 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 lei (kr34) | kr19 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (kr25) | kr18 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (kr11) | kr11 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (kr18) | kr16 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (kr39) | kr217 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Arad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | kr369 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | kr219 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr698 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | kr637 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr86 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | kr48 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr47 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,682 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 lei (kr1.24) | kr0.94 | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | kr196 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (kr24) | kr50 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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