Cost of living in Aarhus (Denmark) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Aarhus (Denmark) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr131 (£15) | £15 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr82 (£9) | £5.39 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (£4.56) | £2.54 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr12 (£1.33) | £1.13 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (£3.79) | £2.28 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr22 (£2.53) | £1.79 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr56 (£6) | £2.69 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (£2.15) | £1.84 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (£1.34) | £0.85 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (£1.19) | £1.60 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr97 (£11) | £7 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (£2.36) | £1.61 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (£1.52) | £1.12 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Aarhus (Denmark) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr11,583 (£1,339) | £1,159 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr9,449 (£1,092) | £827 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr848 (£98) | £297 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,388 (£970) | £569 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,707 (£775) | £453 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr587 (£68) | £125 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | £25 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,600 (£301) | £386 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr552 (£64) | £110 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr61 (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr131 (£15) | £12 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Aarhus (Denmark) is 58% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr736 (£85) | £44 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr300 (£35) | £26 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr906 (£105) | £54 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,028 (£119) | £74 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Aarhus (Denmark) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr286,083 (£33,069) | £24,333 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (£1.66) | £1.62 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr613 (£71) | £89 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr320 (£37) | £15 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Aarhus (Denmark) is 17% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr35 (£4.01) | £3.03 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr82 (£10) | £4.55 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr500 (£58) | £62 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (£4.26) | £2.75 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr19 (£2.22) | £1.32 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr18 (£2.05) | £3.71 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr11 (£1.26) | £1.73 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (£1.82) | £1.61 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr217 (£25) | £13 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Aarhus (Denmark) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr369 (£43) | £31 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr219 (£25) | £15 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr698 (£81) | £62 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr637 (£74) | £50 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr86 (£10) | £8 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr48 (£5.60) | £2.86 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (£5.38) | £3.20 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,682 (£426) | £389 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.94 (£0.11) | £0.09 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr196 (£23) | £32 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr50 (£5.73) | £13 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 136 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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