Cost of living in Kiel (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Kiel (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kiel | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (kr63) | kr131 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr50) | kr82 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (kr27) | kr39 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (kr8) | kr12 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.37 (kr25) | kr33 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (kr17) | kr22 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.67 (kr42) | kr56 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (kr16) | kr19 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (kr10) | kr12 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (kr7) | kr10 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.25 (kr39) | kr97 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (kr12) | kr20 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (kr10) | kr13 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Kiel (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kiel | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €997 (kr7,438) | kr11,583 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €858 (kr6,398) | kr9,449 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (kr1,332) | kr848 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €513 (kr3,826) | kr8,388 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €516 (kr3,852) | kr6,707 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €194 (kr1,446) | kr587 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (kr180) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €531 (kr3,964) | kr2,600 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (kr784) | kr552 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.08 (kr30) | kr61 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr84) | kr131 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kiel (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kiel | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (kr652) | kr736 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (kr209) | kr300 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (kr644) | kr906 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (kr943) | kr1,028 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kiel (Germany) is 34% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kiel | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,593 (kr161,071) | kr286,083 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (kr12) | kr14 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (kr412) | kr613 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (kr184) | kr320 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiel (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kiel | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr60) | kr35 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (kr46) | kr82 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (kr306) | kr500 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.48 (kr26) | kr37 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.28 (kr17) | kr19 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.17 (kr16) | kr18 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (kr9) | kr11 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (kr13) | kr16 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (kr106) | kr217 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiel (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kiel | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (kr228) | kr369 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (kr139) | kr219 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (kr730) | kr698 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (kr394) | kr637 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr52) | kr86 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (kr23) | kr48 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (kr28) | kr47 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €400 (kr2,984) | kr3,682 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (kr240) | kr196 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (kr43) | kr50 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 61 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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