Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr99) | kr131 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr54) | kr76 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (kr33) | kr36 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (kr6) | kr9 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (kr22) | kr27 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.30 (kr36) | kr19 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr51) | kr47 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (kr26) | kr16 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (kr12) | kr11 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.03 (kr34) | kr10 | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr114) | kr73 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (kr13) | kr20 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (kr14) | kr12 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,750 (kr18,517) | kr11,838 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,390 (kr16,090) | kr10,086 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $163 (kr1,100) | kr890 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,200 (kr14,811) | kr7,626 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,668 (kr11,228) | kr5,660 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (kr712) | kr821 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (kr310) | kr160 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $383 (kr2,578) | kr3,229 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (kr721) | kr861 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (kr71) | kr72 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (kr181) | kr158 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (kr393) | kr804 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (kr342) | kr316 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (kr614) | kr945 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (kr750) | kr1,033 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,466 (kr144,526) | kr234,508 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (kr4.71) | kr11 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $148 (kr998) | kr504 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (kr161) | kr176 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr44) | kr45 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (kr126) | kr121 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (kr742) | kr449 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (kr43) | kr39 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (kr23) | kr31 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (kr33) | kr30 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.92 (kr20) | kr10 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (kr11) | kr15 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (kr166) | kr244 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (kr386) | kr427 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (kr198) | kr211 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (kr1,262) | kr623 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $117 (kr790) | kr629 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr95) | kr80 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.31 (kr36) | kr41 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (kr54) | kr43 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (kr2,788) | kr3,794 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (kr1.27) | kr0.98 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 (kr519) | kr246 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr58) | kr43 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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