Cost of living in Santa Ana, California, United States compared to Aarhus, Denmark
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (kr73) | kr120 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr46) | kr74 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.33 (kr33) | kr34 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (kr5.60) | kr8 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.36 (kr27) | kr24 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.34 (kr27) | kr19 | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr38) | kr60 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 (kr19) | kr17 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.75 (kr11) | kr10 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.40 (kr15) | kr14 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (kr84) | kr60 | + 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.17 (kr13) | kr19 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.26 (kr14) | kr10 | + 37% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,719 (kr16,654) | kr9,429 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,089 (kr12,795) | kr7,271 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (kr1,043) | kr1,011 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,681 (kr10,296) | kr5,125 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,218 (kr7,459) | kr3,875 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $88 (kr542) | kr745 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $59 (kr359) | kr170 | + 112% | |
40” flat screen TV | $407 (kr2,494) | kr3,744 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (kr823) | kr772 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (kr55) | kr70 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (kr169) | kr133 | + 27% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (kr276) | kr833 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (kr197) | kr243 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (kr491) | kr867 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (kr654) | kr957 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,112 (kr141,569) | kr300,000 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (kr5.50) | kr10 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $67 (kr410) | kr363 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (kr110) | kr167 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr52) | kr43 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (kr129) | kr129 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (kr596) | kr400 | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr41) | kr36 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.10 (kr25) | kr31 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.09 (kr25) | kr28 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.67 (kr22) | kr16 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (kr15) | kr18 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (kr109) | kr230 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (kr249) | kr360 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr147) | kr170 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $146 (kr894) | kr672 | + 33% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (kr458) | kr500 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr71) | kr83 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (kr31) | kr35 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr40) | kr40 | - 0% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (kr2,611) | kr4,085 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.48 (kr9) | kr1.00 | + 808% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (kr250) | kr208 | + 20% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr41) | kr44 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr31,406
($5,127)
in Santa Ana, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr28,000
in Aarhus.
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