Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$21) | C$20 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.09 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (C$1.13) | C$1.98 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.10 (C$4.22) | C$4.18 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.05 (C$4.15) | C$3.04 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (C$4.93) | C$4.24 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (C$2.16) | C$3.76 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (C$4.23) | C$3.41 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$19 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.87 (C$2.54) | C$2.48 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.87 (C$3.91) | C$1.93 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,193 (C$2,982) | C$2,136 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,609 (C$2,188) | C$1,241 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $146 (C$198) | C$133 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,728 (C$2,350) | C$1,120 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $997 (C$1,356) | C$806 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $75 (C$102) | C$66 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$55) | C$54 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $288 (C$392) | C$311 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (C$158) | C$97 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$32) | C$25 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$57) | C$60 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (C$56) | C$39 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$122) | C$98 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (C$152) | C$117 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,798 (C$40,521) | C$22,935 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (C$1.18) | C$1.39 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $112 (C$152) | C$67 | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (C$23) | C$22 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (C$173) | C$77 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.14 (C$4.27) | C$3.85 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.23 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (C$4.95) | C$3.11 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (C$2.79) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$34) | C$20 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$54) | C$52 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$32) | C$26 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $273 (C$371) | C$117 | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (C$90) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.65 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.63 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $387 (C$527) | C$647 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.66 (C$0.90) | C$0.83 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (C$108) | C$35 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (C$16) | C$11 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,962 ($6,591) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.
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