- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Chicago, Illinois
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$14 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.46 (C$5.94) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.44) | C$2.38 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.40 (C$4.52) | C$4.08 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.13 (C$5.50) | C$2.62 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (C$4.02) | C$3.73 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (C$2.02) | C$2.90 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (C$3.28) | C$2.89 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$21) | C$16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (C$2.56) | C$2.31 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (C$2.61) | C$1.76 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (C$2,815) | C$1,186 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,497 (C$1,993) | C$982 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (C$250) | C$117 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,577 (C$2,101) | C$919 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,052 (C$1,401) | C$695 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (C$135) | C$64 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$33) | C$39 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $416 (C$554) | C$392 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (C$236) | C$111 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$29) | C$26 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (C$67) | C$61 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (C$69) | C$41 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$115) | C$95 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 (C$189) | C$87 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,729 (C$35,604) | C$22,684 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (C$1.10) | C$1.19 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (C$112) | C$47 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (C$44) | C$20 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $155 (C$206) | C$85 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$7 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (C$5.40) | C$3.90 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (C$4.66) | C$3.21 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (C$3.11) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$33) | C$19 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$59) | C$43 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$33) | C$27 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (C$276) | C$84 | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (C$46) | C$93 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$17) | C$9 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (C$5.46) | C$5.57 | - 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $135 (C$180) | C$141 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (C$0.49) | C$2.00 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (C$93) | C$34 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,452
($3,342)
in Chicago, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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