Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (kr77) | kr131 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (kr43) | kr76 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (kr23) | kr36 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (kr5.21) | kr9 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.24 (kr15) | kr27 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 (kr25) | kr19 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr45) | kr47 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (kr20) | kr16 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (kr11) | kr11 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (kr19) | kr10 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (kr80) | kr73 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.50 (kr10) | kr20 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (kr13) | kr12 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,357 (kr9,134) | kr11,838 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $999 (kr6,725) | kr10,086 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (kr1,351) | kr890 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $884 (kr5,948) | kr7,626 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $687 (kr4,624) | kr5,660 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (kr683) | kr821 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (kr332) | kr160 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (kr2,057) | kr3,229 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $171 (kr1,152) | kr861 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (kr47) | kr72 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (kr140) | kr158 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (kr308) | kr804 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (kr208) | kr316 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (kr534) | kr945 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (kr595) | kr1,033 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,065 (kr162,024) | kr234,508 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (kr4.41) | kr11 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (kr433) | kr504 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr176 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.43 (kr37) | kr45 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (kr140) | kr121 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (kr498) | kr449 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.99 (kr34) | kr39 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.83 (kr19) | kr31 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (kr25) | kr30 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.68 (kr25) | kr10 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.21 (kr8) | kr15 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (kr103) | kr244 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (kr247) | kr427 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (kr138) | kr211 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (kr1,238) | kr623 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (kr317) | kr629 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (kr61) | kr80 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.29 (kr29) | kr41 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.66 (kr31) | kr43 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (kr2,889) | kr3,794 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.98 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (kr181) | kr246 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.43 (kr37) | kr43 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr36,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr28,690 ($4,261) in Roanoke, Virginia.
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