Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$24) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.91 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (C$1.41) | C$1.98 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.88 (C$4.97) | C$4.18 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (C$5.24) | C$3.17 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 (C$4.57) | C$4.24 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (C$2.13) | C$3.76 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.93 (C$5.03) | C$3.41 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$23) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (C$2.61) | C$2.48 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (C$2.69) | C$1.93 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,407 (C$3,081) | C$2,136 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,490 (C$1,907) | C$1,241 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (C$240) | C$124 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,096 (C$2,683) | C$1,120 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,424 (C$1,822) | C$805 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $93 (C$120) | C$66 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (C$46) | C$54 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $256 (C$328) | C$311 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $165 (C$211) | C$97 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$32) | C$25 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (C$69) | C$60 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$113) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (C$117) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,984 (C$34,539) | C$22,942 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (C$1.50) | C$1.40 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (C$121) | C$67 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$12) | C$8 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (C$22) | C$22 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (C$166) | C$77 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.92 (C$5.02) | C$3.85 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (C$6) | C$4.33 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.80 (C$6) | C$3.16 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (C$2.52) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (C$44) | C$20 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (C$66) | C$51 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$34) | C$27 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $253 (C$324) | C$135 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 (C$134) | C$96 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$20) | C$10 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 (C$642) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (C$0.66) | C$0.83 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (C$97) | C$37 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (C$17) | C$11 | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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