- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Umeå, Sweden compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 kr (kr68) | kr120 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (kr52) | kr74 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 kr (kr31) | kr34 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (kr8) | kr8 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (kr23) | kr24 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (kr27) | kr19 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (kr39) | kr60 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (kr18) | kr17 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (kr10) | kr10 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (kr12) | kr14 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 kr (kr67) | kr60 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (kr14) | kr19 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (kr11) | kr10 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,650 kr (kr7,044) | kr9,429 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,357 kr (kr5,371) | kr7,271 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,258 kr (kr918) | kr949 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,517 kr (kr4,757) | kr5,125 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,625 kr (kr3,376) | kr3,875 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 397 kr (kr289) | kr745 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164 kr (kr120) | kr170 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (kr4,025) | kr3,744 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 kr (kr779) | kr772 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (kr54) | kr70 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (kr164) | kr133 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (kr676) | kr833 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 312 kr (kr228) | kr243 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (kr730) | kr867 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (kr803) | kr957 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 21% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,433 kr (kr160,912) | kr300,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (kr10) | kr10 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 457 kr (kr334) | kr363 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 220 kr (kr161) | kr167 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is 33% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (kr32) | kr43 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (kr36) | kr129 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (kr207) | kr400 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (kr22) | kr36 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (kr23) | kr31 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 kr (kr15) | kr28 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (kr18) | kr16 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kr (kr11) | kr18 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 kr (kr228) | kr230 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 2% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 kr (kr292) | kr366 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 234 kr (kr171) | kr170 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (kr397) | kr672 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 767 kr (kr560) | kr500 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (kr88) | kr83 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (kr28) | kr35 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (kr52) | kr40 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | kr4,049 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 466 kr (kr340) | kr208 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (kr43) | kr44 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 403 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.730
DKK
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr26,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr22,062
(30,223 kr)
in Umeå.
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