Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr91) | kr120 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (kr37) | kr74 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.86 (kr30) | kr34 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (kr6) | kr8 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 (kr14) | kr24 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 (kr30) | kr20 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr39) | kr60 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (kr29) | kr17 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (kr13) | kr10 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (kr15) | kr14 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr94) | kr60 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.50 (kr15) | kr19 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (kr17) | kr10 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,763 (kr16,838) | kr9,429 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,729 (kr10,540) | kr7,271 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (kr911) | kr1,011 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,569 (kr9,562) | kr5,125 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $978 (kr5,961) | kr3,875 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $75 (kr455) | kr745 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (kr313) | kr170 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $320 (kr1,953) | kr3,744 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (kr524) | kr772 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr66) | kr70 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (kr124) | kr133 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (kr233) | kr833 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (kr198) | kr243 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (kr477) | kr867 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (kr681) | kr957 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (kr134,095) | kr300,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (kr4.02) | kr10 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (kr573) | kr363 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (kr92) | kr167 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (kr31) | kr43 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (kr141) | kr129 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (kr598) | kr400 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.88 (kr36) | kr36 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (kr22) | kr31 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (kr27) | kr28 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (kr19) | kr16 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.42 (kr9) | kr18 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (kr127) | kr230 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (kr260) | kr360 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr146) | kr170 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (kr1,035) | kr672 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (kr366) | kr500 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr72) | kr83 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.54 (kr22) | kr35 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (kr24) | kr40 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (kr2,612) | kr4,085 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (kr0.61) | kr1.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (kr236) | kr208 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr55) | kr44 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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