- 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 | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr95) | kr120 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr46) | kr70 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (kr24) | kr31 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (kr6) | kr7 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (kr20) | kr24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (kr30) | kr21 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (kr48) | kr56 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (kr32) | kr18 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (kr37) | kr11 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (kr14) | kr14 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr107) | kr60 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (kr12) | kr20 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (kr22) | kr11 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (kr27,844) | kr9,429 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (kr14,466) | kr7,271 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (kr1,096) | kr1,185 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (kr13,270) | kr5,125 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (kr8,907) | kr3,875 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (kr548) | kr649 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr306) | kr170 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $369 (kr2,336) | kr4,012 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (kr731) | kr803 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (kr98) | kr70 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (kr173) | kr139 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (kr236) | kr833 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (kr190) | kr243 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (kr549) | kr817 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (kr548) | kr1,068 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (kr102,834) | kr300,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (kr5.95) | kr10 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (kr1,455) | kr363 | + 302% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (kr158) | kr159 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (kr70) | kr52 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (kr70) | kr127 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (kr720) | kr433 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (kr48) | kr36 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (kr21) | kr34 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (kr31) | kr34 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.15 (kr20) | kr18 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.42 (kr9) | kr18 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (kr196) | kr225 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (kr309) | kr349 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (kr152) | kr170 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (kr1,185) | kr671 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (kr475) | kr500 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr79) | kr85 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (kr27) | kr35 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (kr32) | kr40 | - 21% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $456 (kr2,885) | kr3,798 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (kr0.38) | kr1.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (kr447) | kr208 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (kr44) | kr44 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,080 prices entered by 387 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr39,792
($6,288)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr26,000
in Aarhus.
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