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Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr93) | kr130 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr48) | kr76 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.66 (kr31) | kr36 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (kr6) | kr8 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.45 (kr23) | kr30 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.02 (kr33) | kr18 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr48) | kr53 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (kr22) | kr17 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (kr11) | kr11 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.95 (kr26) | kr11 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (kr95) | kr83 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (kr12) | kr19 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (kr16) | kr12 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,707 (kr17,793) | kr12,027 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,225 (kr14,627) | kr9,754 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (kr1,043) | kr890 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,068 (kr13,595) | kr7,816 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,518 (kr9,977) | kr5,716 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (kr730) | kr794 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr314) | kr159 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $425 (kr2,792) | kr3,280 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (kr1,011) | kr900 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (kr84) | kr73 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (kr164) | kr158 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (kr325) | kr809 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (kr274) | kr305 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (kr542) | kr901 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (kr741) | kr941 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,093 (kr132,072) | kr214,353 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (kr5.02) | kr11 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $137 (kr900) | kr504 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (kr133) | kr175 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (kr40) | kr45 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (kr139) | kr121 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (kr668) | kr432 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr43) | kr39 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (kr23) | kr29 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (kr32) | kr30 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (kr21) | kr11 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (kr12) | kr16 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (kr161) | kr249 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (kr333) | kr400 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (kr189) | kr203 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $199 (kr1,306) | kr623 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (kr660) | kr604 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr94) | kr82 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (kr31) | kr41 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (kr50) | kr44 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $401 (kr2,633) | kr3,933 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (kr1.30) | kr0.98 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (kr381) | kr252 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr56) | kr43 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
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