Cost of living in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santa Barbara, California | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (kr161) | kr131 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (kr69) | kr82 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (kr54) | kr39 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (kr8) | kr12 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.31 (kr36) | kr32 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.97 (kr41) | kr22 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (kr59) | kr56 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (kr25) | kr19 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (kr14) | kr12 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.42 (kr23) | kr10 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (kr123) | kr97 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.12 (kr15) | kr20 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.66 (kr25) | kr13 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santa Barbara, California | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,306 (kr29,493) | kr11,583 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,175 (kr21,750) | kr9,449 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (kr1,263) | kr848 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,761 (kr18,909) | kr8,736 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,045 (kr14,008) | kr6,800 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (kr1,003) | kr587 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $85 (kr585) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $885 (kr6,059) | kr2,600 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | kr552 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (kr108) | kr61 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (kr173) | kr131 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santa Barbara, California | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (kr406) | kr736 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $69 (kr471) | kr300 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (kr711) | kr906 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (kr737) | kr1,028 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 47% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santa Barbara, California | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,036 (kr144,088) | kr291,253 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.39 (kr10) | kr14 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (kr295) | kr613 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr321 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santa Barbara, California | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (kr80) | kr35 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (kr206) | kr82 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (kr1,204) | kr500 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (kr96) | kr37 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (kr56) | kr19 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (kr56) | kr18 | + 216% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.31 (kr36) | kr11 | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.56 (kr24) | kr16 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (kr173) | kr217 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Barbara, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santa Barbara, California | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (kr402) | kr369 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr171) | kr219 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $193 (kr1,324) | kr698 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (kr672) | kr637 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (kr99) | kr86 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (kr35) | kr48 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr48) | kr47 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,200 (kr8,220) | kr3,682 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (kr372) | kr196 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (kr74) | kr50 | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 142 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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