Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr95) | kr120 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (kr38) | kr70 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.86 (kr31) | kr31 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (kr7) | kr7 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (kr17) | kr24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 (kr31) | kr21 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr41) | kr56 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (kr30) | kr18 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (kr13) | kr11 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (kr15) | kr14 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr98) | kr60 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (kr12) | kr20 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (kr17) | kr11 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,763 (kr17,456) | kr9,429 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,729 (kr10,927) | kr7,271 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (kr944) | kr1,185 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,569 (kr9,913) | kr5,125 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $978 (kr6,180) | kr3,875 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $75 (kr472) | kr649 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (kr335) | kr170 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $325 (kr2,055) | kr4,012 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (kr600) | kr803 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr69) | kr70 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (kr105) | kr139 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (kr242) | kr833 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (kr205) | kr243 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (kr494) | kr817 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (kr706) | kr1,068 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (kr139,018) | kr300,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (kr4.17) | kr10 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (kr594) | kr363 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (kr92) | kr159 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.76 (kr30) | kr52 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (kr165) | kr127 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (kr629) | kr433 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (kr37) | kr36 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (kr18) | kr34 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (kr26) | kr34 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.97 (kr19) | kr18 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.46 (kr9) | kr18 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr125) | kr225 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (kr256) | kr349 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr152) | kr170 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $218 (kr1,375) | kr671 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (kr379) | kr500 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr75) | kr85 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.54 (kr22) | kr35 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (kr25) | kr40 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (kr925) | kr1,293 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (kr0.63) | kr1.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (kr244) | kr208 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr57) | kr44 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr28,858
($4,567)
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr27,000
in Aarhus.
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