Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (kr86) | kr130 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr58) | kr86 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 (kr25) | kr38 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (kr8) | kr13 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (kr18) | kr32 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (kr29) | kr20 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr45) | kr43 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (kr27) | kr18 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (kr12) | kr13 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 (kr15) | kr10 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr121) | kr78 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (kr14) | kr20 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.23 (kr9) | kr9 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,159 (kr8,430) | kr11,884 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $926 (kr6,735) | kr10,045 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (kr1,423) | kr786 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $839 (kr6,102) | kr8,795 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $613 (kr4,459) | kr6,415 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (kr889) | kr621 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (kr295) | kr181 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (kr2,194) | kr2,416 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (kr658) | kr451 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr69) | kr43 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (kr91) | kr173 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (kr361) | kr691 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (kr271) | kr352 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (kr796) | kr808 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (kr575) | kr882 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,332 (kr155,205) | kr314,482 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (kr6) | kr15 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (kr236) | kr499 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (kr150) | kr321 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (kr36) | kr35 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (kr90) | kr82 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (kr567) | kr500 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.13 (kr37) | kr37 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (kr25) | kr19 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (kr32) | kr18 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (kr20) | kr11 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 (kr15) | kr16 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (kr107) | kr217 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (kr263) | kr369 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr181) | kr209 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (kr421) | kr698 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (kr421) | kr637 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (kr64) | kr86 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (kr32) | kr48 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (kr43) | kr47 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 (kr3,051) | kr3,682 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (kr332) | kr209 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr57) | kr50 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 65 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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