Cost of living in Aarhus (Denmark) is 83% more expensive than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 117% | |||
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| Food in Aarhus (Denmark) is 117% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr150 (166元) | 47元 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr85 (94元) | 36元 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (42元) | 12元 | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (15元) | 12元 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (36元) | 17元 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr20 (22元) | 10元 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr43 (47元) | 54元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (14元) | 6元 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr9 (10元) | 6元 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (89元) | 79元 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (22元) | 8元 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr10 (11元) | 10元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Aarhus (Denmark) is 41% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr12,078 (13,339元) | 13,993元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr10,088 (11,141元) | 8,120元 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr797 (880元) | 382元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,998 (9,937元) | 7,358元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,853 (7,568元) | 4,126元 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr621 (685元) | 193元 | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr164 (181元) | 91元 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,390 (2,639元) | 1,862元 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr488 (539元) | 560元 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr43 (48元) | 34元 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr230 (254元) | 56元 | + 355% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Aarhus (Denmark) is 45% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr622 (687元) | 441元 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr294 (325元) | 253元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr789 (871元) | 497元 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,009 (1,114元) | 797元 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Aarhus (Denmark) is 141% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr314,482 (347,298元) | 154,765元 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (16元) | 8元 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr467 (516元) | 249元 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr407 (449元) | 38元 | + 1094% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Aarhus (Denmark) is 45% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr37 (41元) | 28元 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr82 (91元) | 46元 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr500 (552元) | 242元 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (41元) | 43元 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (35元) | 38元 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr18 (20元) | 25元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr12 (13元) | 10元 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (19元) | 14元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr202 (223元) | 86元 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Aarhus (Denmark) is 61% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Aarhus | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr297 (328元) | 239元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr209 (231元) | 120元 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr455 (502元) | 951元 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr541 (597元) | 200元 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr77 (85元) | 73元 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr49 (54元) | 28元 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr42 (47元) | 10元 | + 347% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,632 (4,011元) | 3,423元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.88 (0.97元) | 0.41元 | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr211 (233元) | 389元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr54 (60元) | 20元 | + 201% | |
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TOTAL | + 83% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 115 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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