Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (kr135) | kr131 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (kr67) | kr82 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (kr35) | kr39 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (kr7) | kr12 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 (kr24) | kr33 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (kr28) | kr22 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.43 (kr38) | kr56 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.11 (kr36) | kr19 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.82 (kr20) | kr12 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (kr19) | kr10 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (kr97) | kr97 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 (kr13) | kr20 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (kr25) | kr13 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,853 (kr19,844) | kr11,583 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,541 (kr10,722) | kr9,449 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $243 (kr1,688) | kr848 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,771 (kr12,322) | kr8,388 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,444 (kr10,043) | kr6,707 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (kr1,045) | kr587 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $75 (kr521) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $267 (kr1,859) | kr2,600 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $179 (kr1,243) | kr552 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr70) | kr61 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (kr176) | kr131 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (kr423) | kr736 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (kr349) | kr300 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (kr647) | kr906 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (kr930) | kr1,028 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,124 (kr181,733) | kr286,083 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (kr7) | kr14 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (kr543) | kr613 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (kr159) | kr320 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr58) | kr35 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (kr90) | kr82 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (kr995) | kr500 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (kr51) | kr37 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (kr21) | kr19 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (kr28) | kr18 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (kr24) | kr11 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (kr13) | kr16 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (kr151) | kr217 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (kr361) | kr369 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (kr192) | kr219 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $179 (kr1,248) | kr698 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (kr523) | kr637 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr84) | kr86 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (kr38) | kr48 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (kr43) | kr47 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (kr2,981) | kr3,682 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (kr2.50) | kr0.94 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (kr347) | kr196 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr51) | kr50 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 187 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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