Cost of living in Dublin, Ireland vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 6% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (kr101) | kr131 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr63) | kr76 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (kr34) | kr36 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (kr9) | kr9 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (kr25) | kr27 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (kr18) | kr19 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (kr39) | kr47 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (kr15) | kr16 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (kr8) | kr11 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.59 (kr19) | kr10 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (kr107) | kr73 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.44 (kr18) | kr20 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (kr11) | kr12 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 38% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,368 (kr17,691) | kr11,838 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,753 (kr13,101) | kr10,086 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (kr1,077) | kr890 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,652 (kr12,344) | kr7,626 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,159 (kr8,660) | kr5,660 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (kr785) | kr821 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (kr313) | kr160 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (kr2,890) | kr3,229 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (kr913) | kr861 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr68) | kr72 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (kr109) | kr158 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (kr676) | kr804 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (kr263) | kr316 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (kr688) | kr945 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (kr783) | kr1,033 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 37% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,906 (kr201,048) | kr234,508 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (kr11) | kr11 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €123 (kr919) | kr504 | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (kr132) | kr176 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 6% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (kr48) | kr45 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (kr98) | kr121 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (kr442) | kr449 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.99 (kr37) | kr39 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (kr27) | kr31 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (kr34) | kr30 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.22 (kr17) | kr10 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.16 (kr16) | kr15 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (kr122) | kr244 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (kr293) | kr427 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (kr180) | kr211 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (kr703) | kr623 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (kr516) | kr629 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (kr84) | kr80 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 (kr28) | kr41 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (kr45) | kr43 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €394 (kr2,944) | kr3,794 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (kr2.44) | kr0.98 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (kr331) | kr246 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (kr95) | kr43 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,063 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least kr42,294 (€5,660) in Dublin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr36,000 in Aarhus.
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