Cost of living in Santa Ana, California, United States vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (kr91) | kr131 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr55) | kr76 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.36 (kr30) | kr36 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (kr5.44) | kr9 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (kr18) | kr27 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.09 (kr21) | kr19 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr53) | kr47 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.84 (kr19) | kr16 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.34 (kr9) | kr11 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.65 (kr25) | kr10 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr102) | kr73 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (kr13) | kr20 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.56 (kr11) | kr12 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,250 (kr15,274) | kr11,838 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,691 (kr11,481) | kr10,086 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (kr1,129) | kr890 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,941 (kr13,174) | kr7,626 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,404 (kr9,528) | kr5,660 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $114 (kr776) | kr821 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (kr295) | kr160 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (kr2,177) | kr3,229 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (kr983) | kr861 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (kr60) | kr72 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (kr220) | kr158 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (kr281) | kr804 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (kr245) | kr316 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (kr511) | kr945 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (kr756) | kr1,033 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,466 (kr145,701) | kr234,508 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (kr7) | kr11 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $66 (kr449) | kr504 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (kr116) | kr176 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr62) | kr45 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (kr133) | kr121 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (kr589) | kr449 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (kr52) | kr39 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.78 (kr26) | kr31 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (kr33) | kr30 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (kr22) | kr10 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.28 (kr9) | kr15 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (kr131) | kr244 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (kr330) | kr427 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (kr190) | kr211 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (kr1,354) | kr623 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (kr577) | kr629 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr80) | kr80 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 (kr35) | kr41 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (kr42) | kr43 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (kr2,888) | kr3,794 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.08 (kr7) | kr0.98 | + 644% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (kr212) | kr246 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr59) | kr43 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr39,726 ($5,853) in Santa Ana, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr37,000 in Aarhus.
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