Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (kr115) | kr146 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr59) | kr75 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (kr31) | kr36 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (kr9) | kr9 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (kr25) | kr30 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (kr19) | kr19 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr51) | kr46 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (kr16) | kr16 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (kr15) | kr10 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (kr10) | kr10 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (kr62) | kr80 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 (kr18) | kr19 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (kr9) | kr12 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,552 (kr11,589) | kr11,583 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €986 (kr7,363) | kr10,271 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (kr938) | kr996 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €889 (kr6,637) | kr7,450 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (kr4,484) | kr5,595 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (kr708) | kr859 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (kr170) | kr162 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €408 (kr3,047) | kr3,255 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €203 (kr1,514) | kr874 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr54) | kr72 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (kr91) | kr153 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (kr749) | kr822 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (kr284) | kr351 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (kr712) | kr946 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (kr1,026) | kr1,006 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 26% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,005 (kr216,637) | kr237,227 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (kr12) | kr11 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (kr660) | kr412 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (kr158) | kr175 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (kr49) | kr46 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €22 (kr161) | kr136 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (kr375) | kr440 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.23 (kr24) | kr39 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (kr22) | kr32 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (kr27) | kr31 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (kr11) | kr10 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (kr13) | kr15 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (kr116) | kr224 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (kr302) | kr448 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (kr142) | kr207 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (kr675) | kr671 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (kr547) | kr620 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr49) | kr76 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (kr22) | kr41 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.56 (kr34) | kr41 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (kr3,626) | kr3,684 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (kr1.17) | kr0.94 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (kr265) | kr244 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (kr51) | kr43 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 133 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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