Cost of living in Groningen, Netherlands vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Groningen (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (kr74) | kr131 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr55) | kr76 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (kr32) | kr36 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (kr9) | kr9 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (kr21) | kr27 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.34 (kr17) | kr19 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.96 (kr37) | kr47 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (kr18) | kr16 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (kr14) | kr11 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (kr8) | kr10 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr51) | kr73 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (kr16) | kr20 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (kr5.77) | kr12 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Groningen (Netherlands) is 23% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,150 (kr8,593) | kr11,838 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €758 (kr5,665) | kr10,086 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (kr988) | kr890 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €811 (kr6,063) | kr7,626 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €624 (kr4,667) | kr5,660 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (kr687) | kr821 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (kr170) | kr160 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €488 (kr3,651) | kr3,229 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (kr560) | kr861 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.61 (kr34) | kr72 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (kr104) | kr158 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Groningen (Netherlands) is 31% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (kr653) | kr804 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (kr187) | kr316 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (kr668) | kr945 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (kr814) | kr1,033 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Groningen (Netherlands) is 6% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,176 (kr188,146) | kr234,508 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (kr11) | kr11 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (kr487) | kr504 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr176 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Groningen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (kr69) | kr45 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr121 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €95 (kr710) | kr449 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (kr29) | kr39 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (kr20) | kr31 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (kr18) | kr30 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (kr10) | kr10 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (kr14) | kr15 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (kr131) | kr244 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Groningen (Netherlands) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (kr295) | kr427 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (kr155) | kr211 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (kr492) | kr623 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (kr469) | kr629 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.76 (kr43) | kr80 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (kr22) | kr41 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.32 (kr25) | kr43 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (kr3,624) | kr3,794 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (kr2.05) | kr0.98 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (kr216) | kr246 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (kr48) | kr43 | + 11% | |
| 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 162 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 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 kr29,609 (€3,962) in Groningen.
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