- Cost of Living
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- Detroit, Michigan
- Aarhus
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (kr79) | kr130 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr47) | kr76 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.96 (kr26) | kr36 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (kr4.86) | kr8 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.21 (kr15) | kr30 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.27 (kr22) | kr18 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr40) | kr53 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (kr21) | kr17 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (kr11) | kr11 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (kr20) | kr11 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (kr85) | kr83 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (kr11) | kr19 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 (kr10) | kr12 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,405 (kr9,268) | kr12,027 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,051 (kr6,931) | kr9,754 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (kr1,110) | kr890 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $940 (kr6,199) | kr7,816 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $744 (kr4,910) | kr5,716 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (kr835) | kr794 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (kr211) | kr159 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $298 (kr1,965) | kr3,280 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (kr597) | kr900 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (kr59) | kr73 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (kr78) | kr158 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (kr238) | kr809 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (kr325) | kr305 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (kr548) | kr901 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (kr660) | kr941 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,156 (kr146,186) | kr214,353 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (kr4.76) | kr11 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (kr269) | kr504 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (kr100) | kr175 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr49) | kr45 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (kr81) | kr121 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (kr563) | kr432 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr43) | kr39 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (kr23) | kr29 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.64 (kr24) | kr30 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (kr21) | kr11 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (kr9) | kr16 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (kr95) | kr249 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (kr267) | kr400 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (kr143) | kr203 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (kr1,559) | kr623 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (kr454) | kr604 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (kr68) | kr82 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (kr35) | kr41 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.61 (kr30) | kr44 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (kr2,834) | kr3,933 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (kr1.35) | kr0.98 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (kr205) | kr252 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr48) | kr43 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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