Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (kr151) | kr150 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (kr83) | kr85 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (kr43) | kr38 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (kr8) | kr14 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.51 (kr36) | kr32 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.27 (kr35) | kr20 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr55) | kr43 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.26 (kr35) | kr17 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.10 (kr27) | kr13 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (kr19) | kr9 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr102) | kr81 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (kr18) | kr20 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.90 (kr26) | kr10 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,288 (kr34,810) | kr12,078 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,550 (kr23,374) | kr10,088 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $439 (kr2,893) | kr797 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,240 (kr21,331) | kr8,998 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,438 (kr16,050) | kr6,853 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (kr1,051) | kr621 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (kr453) | kr164 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (kr1,786) | kr2,390 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (kr1,407) | kr488 | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr79) | kr43 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (kr239) | kr230 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (kr424) | kr622 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (kr287) | kr294 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (kr667) | kr789 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $161 (kr1,060) | kr1,009 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,152 (kr185,338) | kr314,482 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (kr6) | kr15 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (kr593) | kr467 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (kr123) | kr408 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (kr33) | kr37 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (kr164) | kr82 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $191 (kr1,259) | kr500 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (kr50) | kr37 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (kr32) | kr31 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (kr54) | kr18 | + 194% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (kr27) | kr12 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (kr13) | kr17 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (kr207) | kr202 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (kr442) | kr297 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (kr213) | kr209 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 (kr1,586) | kr455 | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (kr790) | kr541 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (kr112) | kr77 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (kr38) | kr49 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (kr52) | kr42 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (kr3,275) | kr3,632 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (kr3.07) | kr0.88 | + 250% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $91 (kr598) | kr211 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (kr90) | kr54 | + 65% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 363 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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