Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (kr150) | kr130 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (kr83) | kr86 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (kr45) | kr38 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (kr6) | kr13 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.96 (kr29) | kr32 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (kr31) | kr20 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (kr42) | kr43 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (kr29) | kr18 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (kr13) | kr13 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.16 (kr30) | kr10 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (kr98) | kr78 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (kr21) | kr20 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.90 (kr21) | kr9 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,688 (kr19,556) | kr11,884 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,021 (kr14,706) | kr10,045 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (kr1,159) | kr786 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,654 (kr12,036) | kr8,795 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,514 (kr11,016) | kr6,415 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (kr888) | kr621 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (kr446) | kr181 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $258 (kr1,880) | kr2,416 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (kr1,403) | kr451 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (kr63) | kr43 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (kr292) | kr173 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (kr382) | kr691 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (kr358) | kr352 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (kr667) | kr808 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (kr890) | kr882 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,072 (kr196,973) | kr314,482 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (kr8) | kr15 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (kr546) | kr499 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (kr146) | kr321 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (kr70) | kr35 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (kr319) | kr82 | + 287% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (kr926) | kr500 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (kr52) | kr37 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (kr30) | kr19 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (kr44) | kr18 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (kr26) | kr11 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (kr13) | kr16 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (kr271) | kr217 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (kr410) | kr369 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (kr212) | kr209 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (kr1,715) | kr698 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (kr692) | kr637 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (kr114) | kr86 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 (kr37) | kr48 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr53) | kr47 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $619 (kr4,502) | kr3,682 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.21 (kr9) | kr0.94 | + 835% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (kr363) | kr209 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (kr111) | kr50 | + 124% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 324 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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