- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- Detroit
- Chicago
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Detroit (United States) and Chicago (United States)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $11.49 | $12.41 | 7% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.96 | $5.88 | 1% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.15 | $4.14 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.04 | $2.38 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 | $2.21 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 | $2.95 | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.19 | $4.99 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 | $3.42 | 1% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $2.78 | $3.43 | 19% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.71 | $1.60 | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.55 | $13.62 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.63 | $1.55 | 6% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.32 | $1.96 | 19% |
| Housing | 8% | ||
| Housing in Detroit (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,228 | $1,516 | 19% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 | $103 | 82% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $38 | $38 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $422 | $487 | 13% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $76 | $86 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9.67 | $6.99 | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | $22 | 12% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Detroit (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $41 | $46 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $41 | $39 | 7% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $64 | $63 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $87 | $80 | 9% |
| Transportation | 28% | ||
| Transportation in Detroit (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,458 | $21,808 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 | $1.04 | 6% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $53 | $89 | 41% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $15.76 | $16.64 | 5% |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Detroit (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $6.28 | $7.21 | 13% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7.50 | $5.77 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.14 | $3.21 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.57 | $4.09 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 | $2.99 | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.25 | $2.89 | 13% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16.00 | $18.58 | 14% |
| Entertainment | 48% | ||
| Entertainment in Detroit (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 | $41 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19.00 | $21 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $146 | $173 | 16% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $72 | $98 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9.22 | $11.03 | 16% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 | $4.10 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.85 | $4.77 | 19% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 | $117 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $2.50 | $0.51 | 392% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $54 | $70 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $6.14 | $10.58 | 42% |
| TOTAL | 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,874 prices entered by 596 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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