Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr98) | kr131 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr52) | kr76 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.02 (kr20) | kr36 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.55 (kr3.71) | kr9 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.02 (kr14) | kr27 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.20 (kr28) | kr19 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (kr31) | kr47 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (kr20) | kr16 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.25 (kr8) | kr11 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.68 (kr18) | kr10 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr103) | kr73 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.74 (kr12) | kr20 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (kr15) | kr12 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,818 (kr12,260) | kr11,838 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,060 (kr7,144) | kr10,086 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $236 (kr1,594) | kr890 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,144 (kr7,716) | kr7,626 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 (kr4,721) | kr5,660 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $129 (kr870) | kr821 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (kr283) | kr160 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $325 (kr2,189) | kr3,229 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (kr920) | kr861 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr75) | kr72 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (kr104) | kr158 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (kr313) | kr804 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (kr246) | kr316 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (kr512) | kr945 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (kr702) | kr1,033 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,635 (kr152,602) | kr234,508 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (kr4.92) | kr11 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (kr316) | kr504 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (kr91) | kr176 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr56) | kr45 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (kr104) | kr121 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (kr645) | kr449 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (kr44) | kr39 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (kr24) | kr31 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.15 (kr28) | kr30 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (kr23) | kr10 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (kr11) | kr15 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (kr123) | kr244 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (kr365) | kr427 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr161) | kr211 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 (kr1,869) | kr623 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (kr548) | kr629 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (kr68) | kr80 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (kr36) | kr41 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.59 (kr38) | kr43 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (kr2,886) | kr3,794 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (kr1.38) | kr0.98 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (kr251) | kr246 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr50) | kr43 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr36,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr30,684 ($4,551) in Detroit, Michigan.
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