Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 23% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Uppsala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (kr79) | kr131 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 78 kr (kr52) | kr77 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (kr41) | kr38 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (kr9) | kr11 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 kr (kr20) | kr29 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (kr19) | kr21 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 kr (kr28) | kr40 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (kr17) | kr17 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (kr8) | kr11 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (kr12) | kr8 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 kr (kr71) | kr72 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (kr14) | kr21 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (kr10) | kr13 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Uppsala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,998 kr (kr9,254) | kr11,583 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (kr5,886) | kr9,449 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,230 kr (kr813) | kr848 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | kr8,388 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (kr4,084) | kr6,707 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | kr587 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,247 kr (kr2,807) | kr2,600 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 798 kr (kr528) | kr552 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (kr66) | kr61 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 217 kr (kr143) | kr131 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Uppsala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr (kr601) | kr736 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 338 kr (kr223) | kr300 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 925 kr (kr612) | kr906 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,022 kr (kr676) | kr1,028 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Uppsala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,791 kr (kr148,600) | kr286,083 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (kr11) | kr14 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 921 kr (kr609) | kr613 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (kr203) | kr320 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Uppsala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (kr33) | kr35 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 125 kr (kr83) | kr82 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | kr19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | kr18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | kr11 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | kr16 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | kr217 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Uppsala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr (kr246) | kr369 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 251 kr (kr166) | kr219 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr698 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (kr503) | kr637 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (kr79) | kr86 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | kr48 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr47 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,682 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (kr0.89) | kr0.94 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr (kr296) | kr196 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (kr40) | kr50 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 74 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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