- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Chicago, Illinois
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$14 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.76 (C$5.99) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.36) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.52 (C$4.42) | C$4.26 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.74 (C$4.70) | C$2.62 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (C$3.75) | C$3.73 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (C$2.01) | C$2.90 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (C$3.10) | C$2.89 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$16 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (C$2.33) | C$2.31 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (C$2.47) | C$1.76 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (C$2,658) | C$1,186 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,436 (C$1,805) | C$982 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (C$236) | C$117 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,536 (C$1,932) | C$919 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,030 (C$1,295) | C$695 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (C$133) | C$64 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$31) | C$39 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $396 (C$498) | C$392 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $176 (C$221) | C$111 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (C$27) | C$26 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (C$64) | C$61 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (C$68) | C$41 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$114) | C$95 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (C$171) | C$87 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,954 (C$33,900) | C$22,684 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (C$1.04) | C$1.19 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (C$105) | C$47 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (C$43) | C$20 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (C$178) | C$85 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$11) | C$7 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (C$4.94) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.65 (C$5.85) | C$3.90 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (C$4.24) | C$3.21 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (C$2.79) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (C$31) | C$19 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$58) | C$44 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $246 (C$309) | C$84 | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (C$43) | C$90 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (C$5.95) | C$5.98 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (C$5.16) | C$5.61 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $130 (C$163) | C$141 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (C$0.46) | C$2.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (C$87) | C$34 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,554 prices entered by 523 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,837
($3,846)
in Chicago, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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