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- Chicago, Illinois
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$13) | C$14 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.48 (C$5.58) | C$5.67 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.35) | C$2.31 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.37 (C$4.21) | C$4.13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (C$5.16) | C$2.54 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.07 (C$3.82) | C$3.55 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (C$1.98) | C$3.02 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (C$3.07) | C$2.26 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$15 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (C$2.36) | C$2.18 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (C$2.45) | C$1.87 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (C$2,634) | C$1,209 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,407 (C$1,754) | C$1,030 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (C$235) | C$104 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (C$1,954) | C$919 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,011 (C$1,260) | C$695 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (C$136) | C$64 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$31) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $375 (C$467) | C$393 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (C$165) | C$111 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$30) | C$25 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$60) | C$58 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (C$59) | C$41 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$112) | C$96 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (C$173) | C$87 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,151 (C$31,345) | C$23,851 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (C$1.03) | C$1.19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (C$105) | C$47 | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$7 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (C$39) | C$20 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (C$163) | C$80 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.01 (C$5.00) | C$2.88 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.55 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.56 (C$4.44) | C$3.16 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.40 (C$2.99) | C$2.53 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$31) | C$19 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$57) | C$45 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$30) | C$26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (C$276) | C$84 | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (C$43) | C$89 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$16) | C$9 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (C$5.11) | C$5.43 | - 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $409 (C$510) | C$850 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (C$0.46) | C$1.04 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (C$82) | C$34 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,633
($3,717)
in Chicago, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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