Cost of Living in Aarhus
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Summary of cost of living in Aarhus, Denmark:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,645.0 (29,856.6 kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,274.5 (8,191.8 kr), excluding rent.
- Aarhus is 13.1% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Aarhus is, on average, 10.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 700.00 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 100.00 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | 60.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | 52.50 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 46.08 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | 27.79 kr | |
| Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | 21.75 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 13.61 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | 25.79 kr | |
| White Rice (1 kg) | 16.35 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 32.71 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) | 103.57 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | 75.73 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | 122.46 kr | |
| Apples (1 kg) | 21.07 kr | |
| Bananas (1 kg) | 23.86 kr | |
| Oranges (1 kg) | 25.45 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | 34.66 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | 14.56 kr | |
| Onions (1 kg) | 14.01 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 13.66 kr | |
| Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | 9.84 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 66.45 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | 13.02 kr | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | 17.68 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 64.00 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 26.00 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 435.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 39.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | 11.40 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 414.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 15.22 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 334,995.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 354,990.00 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,445.74 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 103.66 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 291.93 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 381.00 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 164.33 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 132.50 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,904.00 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 39,932.00 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 776.68 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 312.98 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,020.97 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,270.98 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 8,446.67 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,260.00 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 15,072.73 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 11,600.00 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 50,259.48 kr | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 34,932.45 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 29,684.24 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.62 | |
Prices in Aarhus
This city had 572 entries in the past 12 months by 43 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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