- Cost of Living
- United States
- Denmark
- Washington D.C.
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr100) | kr120 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr48) | kr69 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (kr26) | kr31 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (kr6) | kr7 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (kr21) | kr24 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (kr31) | kr21 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr50) | kr56 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (kr34) | kr18 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (kr39) | kr11 | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (kr15) | kr14 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr112) | kr60 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (kr12) | kr20 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (kr23) | kr12 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (kr29,218) | kr9,429 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (kr15,180) | kr7,271 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (kr1,150) | kr1,185 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (kr13,924) | kr5,125 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (kr9,347) | kr3,875 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (kr575) | kr649 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr321) | kr170 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $399 (kr2,650) | kr4,012 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (kr882) | kr803 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (kr97) | kr70 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (kr186) | kr139 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (kr247) | kr833 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (kr199) | kr243 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (kr573) | kr817 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (kr576) | kr1,068 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (kr107,908) | kr300,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (kr6) | kr10 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (kr1,527) | kr363 | + 321% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (kr166) | kr159 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (kr71) | kr52 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (kr74) | kr127 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (kr787) | kr433 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (kr52) | kr36 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (kr22) | kr34 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.23 (kr35) | kr34 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (kr20) | kr18 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (kr11) | kr18 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (kr198) | kr225 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (kr333) | kr349 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr159) | kr170 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (kr1,215) | kr671 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (kr498) | kr500 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr84) | kr85 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (kr28) | kr35 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (kr33) | kr40 | - 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $132 (kr875) | kr1,293 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (kr0.40) | kr1.00 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (kr469) | kr208 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr46) | kr44 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,131 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least kr43,678
($6,577)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr27,000
in Aarhus.
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