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Denmark

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United States

New York City vs. Vejle Cost of Living Summary

New York City is 87.8% more expensive than Vejle.

Restaurants: pay 10.0% more in New York City
Groceries: pay 45.8% more in New York City
Transportation: pay 17.4% less in New York City
Housing: pay 3.5 times more in New York City
Childcare: pay 9.6 times more in New York City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 42.1% more in New York City
Clothing: pay 12.5% less in New York City

The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in New York City are more expensive than in Vejle. Expenses including transportation and clothing are lower in New York City. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in New York City.

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New York City vs. Vejle Cost Breakdown

If you lived in New York City instead of Vejle, you would:

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pay 10.0% more for restaurants

	Vejle	New York City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$21.09 DKK140.27	$26.50	+25.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.56 DKK90.17	$14.50	+7.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$4.90 DKK32.56	$3.95	-19.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$3.26 DKK21.71	$2.97	-9.1%
Average			+10.0%

Vejle vs. New York City - Cost of restaurants

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pay 45.8% more for groceries

	Vejle	New York City
Bread 1 loaf	$3.01 DKK20.04	$4.78	+58.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.80 DKK45.25	$9.47	+39.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.41 DKK49.31	$5.13	-30.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.93 DKK32.76	$6.03	+22.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.47 DKK36.36	$7.93	+45.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.16 DKK7.73	$3.11	+168.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.39 DKK9.27	$0.96	-30.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.71 DKK11.36	$2.83	+65.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.88 DKK12.50	$3.08	+63.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.07 DKK7.14	$1.83	+70.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.75 DKK5.00	$2.04	+171.5%
Average			+45.8%

Vejle vs. New York City - Cost of groceries

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pay 17.4% less for transportation

	Vejle	New York City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$9.03 DKK60.09	$4.31	-52.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$71.55 DKK475.92	$140.00	+95.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$50,463.97 DKK336K	$35,458.00	-29.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$19.13 DKK127.25	$20.44	+6.8%
Average			-17.4%

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pay 3.5 times more for housing

	Vejle	New York City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$37.63 DKK250.30	$71.57	+90.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$911.38 DKK6,061.76	$4,447.32	+388.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$772.04 DKK5,134.96	$3,217.65	+316.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$139.60 DKK928.53	$164.80	+18.0%
Average			+253.3%

Vejle vs. New York City - Cost of housing

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pay 9.6 times more for childcare

	Vejle	New York City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$376.60 DKK2,504.86	$3,379.10	+797.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,875.00 DKK39,075.79	$60,882.67	+936.3%
Average			+864.3%

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pay 42.1% more for entertainment and sports

	Vejle	New York City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.04 DKK60.12	$8.50	-6.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.67 DKK44.34	$6.50	-2.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$9.49 DKK63.12	$19.00	+100.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.07 DKK306.39	$121.41	+163.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$17.93 DKK119.23	$22.50	+25.5%
Average			+42.1%

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pay 12.5% less for clothing

	Vejle	New York City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$109.21 DKK726.41	$75.86	-30.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$47.70 DKK317.28	$54.45	+14.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$115.49 DKK768.16	$120.38	+4.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$185.79 DKK1,235.73	$132.00	-29.0%
Average			-12.5%

Vejle vs. New York City - Cost of clothing

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