Cost of living in Aalborg, Denmark vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aalborg (Denmark) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr131 (£15) | £12 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr67 (£8) | £5.43 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr31 (£3.51) | £3.30 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr7 (£0.80) | £0.93 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (£3.37) | £2.39 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (£2.21) | £1.96 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr68 (£8) | £3.47 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 (£2.06) | £1.71 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr10 (£1.16) | £1.30 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (£1.37) | £2.12 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr78 (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (£2.15) | £1.64 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr10 (£1.09) | £1.11 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Aalborg (Denmark) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr8,455 (£965) | £1,100 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr5,757 (£657) | £870 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,141 (£130) | £170 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr4,956 (£566) | £599 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr3,745 (£427) | £624 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,512 (£173) | £126 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr193 (£22) | £21 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,644 (£416) | £386 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr684 (£78) | £107 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 (£6) | £6 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr169 (£19) | £12 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Aalborg (Denmark) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr778 (£89) | £62 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr230 (£26) | £30 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr745 (£85) | £66 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,287 (£147) | £69 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Aalborg (Denmark) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,676 (£34,773) | £18,131 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr10 (£1.14) | £1.24 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr386 (£44) | £66 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Aalborg (Denmark) is 37% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr50 (£5.71) | £2.95 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr73 (£8) | £4.55 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr58 (£7) | £2.75 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr28 (£3.17) | £1.30 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (£3.30) | £3.71 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (£1.48) | £1.73 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (£1.85) | £1.64 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr171 (£20) | £13 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Aalborg (Denmark) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr337 (£38) | £33 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr187 (£21) | £18 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr475 (£54) | £66 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr606 (£69) | £58 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr73 (£8) | £8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (£4.77) | £2.90 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr33 (£3.76) | £3.86 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,125 (£357) | £389 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.91 (£0.10) | £0.10 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr255 (£29) | £36 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr42 (£4.81) | £9 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 123 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Aalborg (Denmark) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,710 (kr32,508) in Aalborg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,600 in Aberdeen.
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