- Cost of Living
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- Chicago, Illinois
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (C$5.82) | C$5.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.38) | C$2.17 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.75 (C$3.51) | C$4.84 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 (C$4.22) | C$2.90 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (C$3.86) | C$4.00 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (C$2.15) | C$3.31 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (C$3.14) | C$3.07 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$20) | C$16 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.33 (C$2.98) | C$2.51 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (C$2.50) | C$2.07 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (C$2,697) | C$1,576 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,438 (C$1,835) | C$1,122 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (C$240) | C$109 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (C$2,024) | C$1,019 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,038 (C$1,324) | C$774 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $115 (C$147) | C$66 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$31) | C$40 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $379 (C$484) | C$377 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (C$172) | C$98 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$30) | C$23 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (C$66) | C$59 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (C$62) | C$40 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (C$118) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (C$172) | C$92 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,598 (C$33,944) | C$22,749 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (C$1.05) | C$1.26 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (C$107) | C$65 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$25) | C$31 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (C$129) | C$96 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (C$4.77) | C$3.72 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.99 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 170% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (C$4.15) | C$3.09 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.40 (C$3.07) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$32) | C$19 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$59) | C$46 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $231 (C$295) | C$101 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (C$44) | C$87 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (C$7) | C$5.53 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (C$5.23) | C$5.67 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$546) | C$549 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (C$0.47) | C$1.04 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $75 (C$95) | C$35 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,761 prices entered by 486 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,279
($4,920)
in Chicago, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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