Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Calgary | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (kr108) | kr130 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (kr66) | kr86 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$13 (kr63) | kr38 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.04 (kr15) | kr13 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 (kr31) | kr32 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.90 (kr30) | kr20 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (kr52) | kr43 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.54 (kr28) | kr18 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.16 (kr16) | kr13 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.37 (kr22) | kr10 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$24 (kr118) | kr78 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.56 (kr18) | kr20 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.17 (kr16) | kr9 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Calgary | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,973 (kr14,906) | kr11,884 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,998 (kr10,018) | kr10,045 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$298 (kr1,496) | kr786 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,018 (kr10,115) | kr8,795 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,626 (kr8,153) | kr6,415 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$141 (kr707) | kr621 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$68 (kr342) | kr181 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$437 (kr2,191) | kr2,416 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$258 (kr1,293) | kr451 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (kr53) | kr43 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$38 (kr192) | kr173 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Calgary | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (kr411) | kr691 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$60 (kr301) | kr352 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (kr576) | kr808 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$141 (kr708) | kr882 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Calgary | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$36,445 (kr182,713) | kr314,482 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.65 (kr8) | kr15 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (kr544) | kr499 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (kr112) | kr322 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Calgary | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (kr49) | kr35 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (kr85) | kr82 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$87 (kr439) | kr500 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (kr51) | kr37 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.63 (kr28) | kr19 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (kr40) | kr18 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.92 (kr20) | kr11 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.15 (kr16) | kr16 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$40 (kr199) | kr217 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Calgary | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$59 (kr297) | kr369 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (kr165) | kr209 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$152 (kr761) | kr698 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$124 (kr621) | kr637 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (kr72) | kr86 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$7 (kr34) | kr48 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (kr40) | kr47 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$642 (kr3,216) | kr3,682 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.58 (kr2.88) | kr0.94 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 (kr410) | kr209 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (kr75) | kr50 | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 248 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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