- Cost of Living
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- Washington D.C.
- Aarhus
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Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr92) | kr120 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr45) | kr74 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (kr24) | kr34 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (kr5.58) | kr8 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (kr19) | kr24 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (kr29) | kr20 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr46) | kr60 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (kr31) | kr17 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (kr35) | kr10 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (kr14) | kr14 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr103) | kr60 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (kr12) | kr19 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (kr21) | kr10 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (kr26,851) | kr9,429 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (kr13,950) | kr7,271 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (kr1,057) | kr1,011 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (kr12,796) | kr5,125 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (kr8,589) | kr3,875 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (kr529) | kr745 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr295) | kr170 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $300 (kr1,829) | kr3,744 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (kr602) | kr772 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (kr95) | kr70 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (kr170) | kr133 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (kr227) | kr833 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (kr183) | kr243 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (kr530) | kr867 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (kr529) | kr957 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (kr99,167) | kr300,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (kr5.74) | kr10 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (kr1,404) | kr363 | + 287% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (kr160) | kr167 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr58) | kr43 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (kr94) | kr129 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (kr746) | kr400 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr45) | kr36 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (kr21) | kr31 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (kr32) | kr28 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (kr23) | kr16 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (kr11) | kr18 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (kr162) | kr230 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (kr287) | kr360 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr146) | kr170 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (kr992) | kr672 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (kr458) | kr500 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr82) | kr83 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (kr26) | kr35 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (kr31) | kr40 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (kr2,607) | kr4,085 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (kr0.37) | kr1.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (kr431) | kr208 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr43) | kr44 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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