Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 61% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Dalian (China) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dalian | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60元 (kr54) | kr150 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (kr28) | kr85 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 (kr9) | kr38 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10元 (kr9) | kr14 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (kr15) | kr32 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (kr7) | kr20 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (kr50) | kr43 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (kr9) | kr17 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.81元 (kr5.22) | kr13 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.51元 (kr4.05) | kr9 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 88元 (kr79) | kr81 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (kr6) | kr20 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 (kr5.75) | kr10 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 70% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dalian | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,086元 (kr3,673) | kr12,078 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,915元 (kr2,621) | kr10,088 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250元 (kr224) | kr797 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,928元 (kr2,632) | kr8,998 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,068元 (kr1,859) | kr6,853 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201元 (kr180) | kr621 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92元 (kr82) | kr164 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,612元 (kr2,348) | kr2,390 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 327元 (kr294) | kr488 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30元 (kr27) | kr43 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (kr35) | kr230 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dalian | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 365元 (kr328) | kr622 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379元 (kr340) | kr294 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 484元 (kr435) | kr789 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 308元 (kr277) | kr1,009 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 70% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dalian | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,335元 (kr165,701) | kr314,482 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (kr6) | kr15 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62元 (kr56) | kr467 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr408 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dalian | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (kr23) | kr37 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr82 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (kr135) | kr500 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61元 (kr55) | kr37 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (kr22) | kr31 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27元 (kr25) | kr18 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (kr8) | kr12 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (kr15) | kr17 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39元 (kr35) | kr202 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dalian | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111元 (kr100) | kr297 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97元 (kr87) | kr209 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165元 (kr148) | kr455 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317元 (kr285) | kr541 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44元 (kr39) | kr77 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (kr30) | kr49 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (kr22) | kr42 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000元 (kr2,697) | kr3,632 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 (kr0.42) | kr0.88 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230元 (kr206) | kr211 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14元 (kr13) | kr54 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 70 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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