Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (kr39) | kr150 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (kr32) | kr85 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (kr12) | kr38 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (kr11) | kr14 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (kr14) | kr32 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (kr7) | kr20 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (kr46) | kr43 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18元 (kr16) | kr17 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.82元 (kr5.19) | kr13 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9元 (kr8) | kr9 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117元 (kr104) | kr81 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (kr8) | kr20 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (kr12) | kr10 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,238元 (kr6,451) | kr12,078 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,461元 (kr3,976) | kr10,088 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 640元 (kr571) | kr797 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,772元 (kr4,253) | kr8,998 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,879元 (kr2,566) | kr6,853 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 395元 (kr352) | kr621 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76元 (kr68) | kr164 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,915元 (kr2,599) | kr2,390 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 888元 (kr792) | kr488 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (kr25) | kr43 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61元 (kr54) | kr230 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 32% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 377元 (kr336) | kr622 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 292元 (kr260) | kr294 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (kr484) | kr789 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 711元 (kr634) | kr1,009 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 67% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 162,719元 (kr145,029) | kr314,482 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (kr6) | kr15 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 168元 (kr150) | kr467 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53元 (kr47) | kr408 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (kr30) | kr37 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (kr24) | kr82 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 510元 (kr454) | kr500 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (kr42) | kr37 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (kr32) | kr31 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (kr28) | kr18 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (kr9) | kr12 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (kr11) | kr17 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (kr37) | kr202 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 37% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (kr144) | kr297 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 122元 (kr109) | kr209 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 273元 (kr243) | kr455 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341元 (kr304) | kr541 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58元 (kr51) | kr77 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37元 (kr33) | kr49 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29元 (kr26) | kr42 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,092元 (kr2,756) | kr3,632 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (kr0.55) | kr0.88 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 301元 (kr268) | kr211 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32元 (kr29) | kr54 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 98 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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