Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hanover | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (kr101) | kr150 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (kr67) | kr85 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.22 (kr31) | kr38 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (kr8) | kr14 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (kr24) | kr32 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (kr17) | kr20 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (kr58) | kr43 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (kr20) | kr17 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (kr11) | kr13 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (kr7) | kr9 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr52) | kr81 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (kr14) | kr20 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (kr11) | kr10 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hanover | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,361 (kr10,157) | kr12,078 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €992 (kr7,399) | kr10,088 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (kr1,211) | kr797 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €786 (kr5,868) | kr8,998 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (kr4,551) | kr6,853 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (kr838) | kr621 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (kr190) | kr164 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €407 (kr3,035) | kr2,390 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (kr840) | kr488 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr60) | kr43 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (kr86) | kr230 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hanover | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (kr639) | kr622 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (kr315) | kr294 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (kr570) | kr789 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (kr735) | kr1,009 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hanover | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,000 (kr171,611) | kr314,482 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (kr14) | kr15 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (kr419) | kr467 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (kr132) | kr407 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hanover | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr59) | kr37 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (kr68) | kr82 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (kr723) | kr500 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.11 (kr23) | kr37 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (kr22) | kr31 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.49 (kr19) | kr18 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (kr13) | kr12 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (kr14) | kr17 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (kr155) | kr202 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hanover | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (kr283) | kr297 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (kr184) | kr209 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (kr522) | kr455 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (kr594) | kr541 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (kr84) | kr77 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (kr26) | kr49 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.63 (kr27) | kr42 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €549 (kr4,096) | kr3,632 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (kr0.79) | kr0.88 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (kr226) | kr211 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 (kr42) | kr54 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 125 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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