Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (kr114) | kr131 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.85 (kr51) | kr76 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.19 (kr28) | kr36 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 (kr8) | kr9 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.36 (kr21) | kr27 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.24 (kr20) | kr19 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.45 (kr30) | kr47 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.76 (kr15) | kr16 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (kr10) | kr11 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (kr16) | kr10 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (kr71) | kr73 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.99 (kr17) | kr20 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (kr9) | kr12 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,461 (kr21,561) | kr11,838 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,881 (kr16,479) | kr10,086 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £135 (kr1,182) | kr890 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,758 (kr15,407) | kr7,626 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,181 (kr10,353) | kr5,660 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (kr823) | kr821 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (kr169) | kr160 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £134 (kr1,176) | kr3,229 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (kr746) | kr861 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (kr54) | kr72 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (kr114) | kr158 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (kr624) | kr804 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (kr270) | kr316 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (kr607) | kr945 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (kr723) | kr1,033 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,935 (kr174,691) | kr234,508 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 (kr11) | kr11 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £140 (kr1,230) | kr504 | + 144% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (kr229) | kr176 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.71 (kr24) | kr45 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (kr79) | kr121 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (kr731) | kr449 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.76 (kr24) | kr39 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.68 (kr15) | kr31 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.45 (kr39) | kr30 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.55 (kr14) | kr10 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (kr14) | kr15 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (kr111) | kr244 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (kr281) | kr427 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (kr202) | kr211 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 (kr1,191) | kr623 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (kr502) | kr629 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (kr84) | kr80 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (kr26) | kr41 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.06 (kr44) | kr43 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £329 (kr2,883) | kr3,794 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (kr0.97) | kr0.98 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (kr372) | kr246 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (kr96) | kr43 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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