Cost of living in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 15% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (kr145) | kr150 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (kr89) | kr85 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.34 (kr40) | kr38 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (kr10) | kr14 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.41 (kr33) | kr32 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (kr21) | kr20 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr53) | kr43 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (kr20) | kr17 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (kr12) | kr13 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (kr13) | kr9 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (kr69) | kr81 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (kr22) | kr20 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (kr9) | kr10 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,797 (kr13,418) | kr12,078 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,618 (kr12,079) | kr10,088 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (kr1,495) | kr797 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,317 (kr9,834) | kr8,998 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,064 (kr7,945) | kr6,853 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (kr1,517) | kr621 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (kr182) | kr164 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (kr3,299) | kr2,390 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €155 (kr1,155) | kr488 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (kr48) | kr43 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (kr108) | kr230 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 14% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (kr703) | kr622 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (kr367) | kr294 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (kr801) | kr789 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (kr1,042) | kr1,009 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 30% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,643 (kr206,374) | kr314,482 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (kr15) | kr15 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €123 (kr917) | kr467 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (kr176) | kr408 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.49 (kr26) | kr37 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (kr88) | kr82 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (kr309) | kr500 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (kr26) | kr37 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (kr24) | kr31 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (kr26) | kr18 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (kr9) | kr12 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (kr20) | kr17 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (kr183) | kr202 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (kr419) | kr297 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (kr177) | kr209 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (kr547) | kr455 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (kr513) | kr541 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (kr90) | kr77 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.53 (kr26) | kr49 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.89 (kr44) | kr42 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 (kr3,378) | kr3,632 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (kr1.35) | kr0.88 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (kr251) | kr211 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (kr82) | kr54 | + 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 153 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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