Aarhus
Denmark
Updated on August 04, 2025
Overview
Aarhus is Denmark's second-largest city, a compact university town with 306,090 inhabitants spread across 99.4 square kilometers. Known for its rich cultural life, modern architecture, and the country's largest cathedral, it offers high quality of life with a cosmopolitan yet more relaxed atmosphere than Copenhagen.
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€650.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,200.00
1-bed flat (outside)€950.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,100.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,650.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€45.00
Mobile plan€25.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.80
Monthly pass€85.00
Taxi start€5.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€65.00
Education
Preschool (month)€420.00
Intl. primary (year)€7,000.00
Advantages
- ✓ University city with young and dynamic atmosphere
- ✓ Excellent public transport and cycling infrastructure
- ✓ Rich cultural offerings and world-class museums
- ✓ Lower cost of living compared to Copenhagen
- ✓ Perfect balance between city and nature
- ✓ High quality healthcare and education system
Disadvantages
- × Cold and unpredictable weather much of the year
- × Generally high cost of living
- × High taxes
- × Danish language barriers for full integration
- × High prices for restaurants and entertainment
- × Competitive real estate market