Cost of living in Jena (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Jena (Germany) is 35% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jena | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (kr81) | kr150 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr61) | kr85 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.03 (kr30) | kr38 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (kr7) | kr14 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.33 (kr17) | kr32 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (kr17) | kr20 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.50 (kr26) | kr43 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (kr18) | kr17 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (kr9) | kr13 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (kr6) | kr9 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (kr46) | kr81 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (kr12) | kr20 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (kr7) | kr10 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Jena (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jena | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,008 (kr7,552) | kr12,078 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €713 (kr5,341) | kr10,088 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (kr1,053) | kr797 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €530 (kr3,970) | kr8,998 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €351 (kr2,633) | kr6,853 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €65 (kr487) | kr621 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (kr162) | kr164 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 (kr2,705) | kr2,390 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (kr662) | kr488 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.56 (kr42) | kr43 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (kr90) | kr230 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Jena (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jena | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (kr459) | kr622 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (kr224) | kr294 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (kr590) | kr789 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (kr630) | kr1,009 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Jena (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jena | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr314,482 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (kr11) | kr15 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (kr416) | kr467 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (kr139) | kr410 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Jena (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jena | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | kr37 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr82 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (kr301) | kr500 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.09 (kr16) | kr31 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | kr18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | kr12 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (kr16) | kr17 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (kr142) | kr202 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Jena (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jena | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | kr297 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (kr140) | kr209 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr455 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (kr308) | kr541 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr77 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | kr49 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.66 (kr20) | kr42 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €390 (kr2,923) | kr3,632 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (kr309) | kr211 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | kr54 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 103 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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