Cost of living in Cambridge, United Kingdom vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (kr104) | kr131 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.53 (kr49) | kr76 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.32 (kr38) | kr36 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.81 (kr7) | kr9 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (kr24) | kr27 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.39 (kr21) | kr19 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.33 (kr47) | kr47 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.07 (kr18) | kr16 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (kr8) | kr11 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (kr19) | kr10 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (kr85) | kr73 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.78 (kr16) | kr20 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (kr6) | kr12 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,708 (kr15,125) | kr11,838 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,501 (kr13,293) | kr10,086 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £190 (kr1,687) | kr890 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,028 (kr9,108) | kr7,626 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £858 (kr7,600) | kr5,660 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £114 (kr1,008) | kr821 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (kr198) | kr160 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £348 (kr3,082) | kr3,229 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (kr676) | kr861 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (kr65) | kr72 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (kr100) | kr158 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (kr585) | kr804 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (kr292) | kr316 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (kr515) | kr945 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £67 (kr590) | kr1,033 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,676 (kr156,572) | kr234,508 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (kr11) | kr11 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (kr505) | kr504 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (kr112) | kr176 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.81 (kr34) | kr45 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (kr75) | kr121 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £97 (kr858) | kr449 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 (kr29) | kr39 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.93 (kr17) | kr31 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.57 (kr40) | kr30 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.96 (kr17) | kr10 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.84 (kr16) | kr15 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (kr132) | kr244 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (kr266) | kr427 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (kr198) | kr211 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £52 (kr456) | kr623 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (kr462) | kr629 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (kr76) | kr80 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.28 (kr29) | kr41 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.79 (kr42) | kr43 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £413 (kr3,660) | kr3,794 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (kr1.07) | kr0.98 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (kr338) | kr246 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (kr75) | kr43 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 230 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
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