- Cost of Living
- United States
- Denmark
- Detroit, Michigan
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (kr67) | kr120 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (kr42) | kr69 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.92 (kr26) | kr31 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (kr5.23) | kr7 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.20 (kr15) | kr24 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.26 (kr22) | kr21 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 (kr38) | kr56 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (kr21) | kr18 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.44 (kr36) | kr11 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (kr13) | kr14 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr87) | kr60 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (kr12) | kr20 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (kr12) | kr12 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,492 (kr9,936) | kr9,429 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,144 (kr7,619) | kr7,271 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $227 (kr1,513) | kr1,185 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,038 (kr6,911) | kr5,125 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $726 (kr4,833) | kr3,875 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (kr757) | kr649 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (kr297) | kr170 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $319 (kr2,127) | kr4,012 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (kr766) | kr803 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (kr59) | kr70 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (kr93) | kr139 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (kr269) | kr833 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (kr273) | kr243 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (kr489) | kr817 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (kr513) | kr1,068 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (kr119,901) | kr300,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (kr4.73) | kr10 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (kr266) | kr363 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (kr102) | kr159 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr52) | kr52 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (kr67) | kr127 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (kr498) | kr433 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr47) | kr41 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.14 (kr14) | kr34 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.68 (kr25) | kr34 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.88 (kr19) | kr18 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.06 (kr7) | kr18 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (kr117) | kr225 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (kr238) | kr349 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (kr133) | kr170 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (kr707) | kr671 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (kr256) | kr500 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (kr52) | kr85 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.41 (kr23) | kr35 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (kr23) | kr40 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $141 (kr939) | kr1,293 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (kr1.07) | kr1.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (kr205) | kr208 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr50) | kr44 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 726 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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kr26,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr21,364
($3,207)
in Detroit, Michigan.
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