Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (C$33) | C$23 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (C$17) | C$13 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (C$1.27) | C$2.41 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.80 (C$8) | C$4.70 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (C$7) | C$4.85 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.07 (C$2.83) | C$3.95 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (C$4.21) | C$3.50 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$22) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.11 (C$4.26) | C$2.68 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.09 (C$5.61) | C$2.16 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 116% 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 | $4,040 (C$5,533) | C$2,300 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,635 (C$3,609) | C$1,599 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (C$230) | C$120 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,357 (C$3,229) | C$1,347 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,641 (C$2,248) | C$985 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (C$194) | C$69 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (C$83) | C$60 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $237 (C$325) | C$311 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $184 (C$252) | C$140 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $41 (C$56) | C$26 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (C$81) | C$70 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (C$68) | C$41 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (C$121) | C$105 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 (C$176) | C$120 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,007 (C$42,475) | C$24,609 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (C$1.41) | C$1.69 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$103) | C$60 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 120% 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) | $11 (C$16) | C$8 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $49 (C$67) | C$22 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (C$186) | C$77 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$6 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$4.59 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.84 (C$5.26) | C$3.11 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (C$2.92) | C$3.02 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (C$50) | C$22 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (C$81) | C$61 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (C$41) | C$27 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $292 (C$400) | C$118 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $112 (C$153) | C$97 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (C$23) | C$12 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.84 (C$8) | C$4.71 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (C$829) | C$647 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.43 (C$1.95) | C$0.24 | + 706% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $75 (C$103) | C$38 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (C$22) | C$13 | + 73% | |
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TOTAL | + 89% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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