Cost of living in Aalborg, Denmark vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Aalborg (Denmark) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr136 (£16) | £12 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr67 (£8) | £5.43 | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr29 (£3.38) | £3.30 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr8 (£0.91) | £0.93 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | kr26 (£2.98) | £2.39 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr22 (£2.57) | £1.96 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr63 (£7) | £3.47 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 (£2.09) | £1.71 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr10 (£1.21) | £1.30 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (£1.29) | £2.12 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr79 (£9) | £7 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (£2.21) | £1.64 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr11 (£1.26) | £1.11 | + 14% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Aalborg (Denmark) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr8,536 (£991) | £1,100 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr5,788 (£672) | £868 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,220 (£142) | £170 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr5,337 (£619) | £659 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr3,926 (£456) | £621 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,589 (£184) | £126 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr188 (£22) | £21 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,570 (£414) | £386 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr710 (£82) | £107 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr57 (£7) | £6 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr154 (£18) | £12 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Aalborg (Denmark) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr786 (£91) | £62 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr244 (£28) | £30 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr727 (£84) | £66 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,206 (£140) | £69 | + 103% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Aalborg (Denmark) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr301,099 (£34,943) | £18,131 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr10 (£1.18) | £1.24 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr386 (£45) | £65 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr255 (£30) | £15 | + 96% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Aalborg (Denmark) is 42% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr58 (£7) | £2.95 | + 128% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr73 (£9) | £4.55 | + 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr58 (£7) | £2.75 | + 145% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr28 (£3.22) | £1.30 | + 147% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (£3.35) | £3.71 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (£1.51) | £1.73 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (£1.86) | £1.64 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr176 (£20) | £13 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Aalborg (Denmark) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr344 (£40) | £33 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr191 (£22) | £18 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr475 (£55) | £66 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr616 (£72) | £58 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr77 (£9) | £8 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (£4.72) | £2.90 | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr33 (£3.81) | £3.86 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,258 (£378) | £389 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.93 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr230 (£27) | £36 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr42 (£4.92) | £9 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £3,434 (kr29,587) in Aalborg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,200 in Aberdeen.
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