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- Chicago, Illinois
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.43) | C$2.05 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (C$3.51) | C$4.81 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.43 (C$4.52) | C$2.90 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (C$4.17) | C$4.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (C$2.15) | C$3.34 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (C$3.25) | C$3.36 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$16 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (C$2.93) | C$2.41 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (C$2.59) | C$2.01 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (C$2,789) | C$1,651 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,477 (C$1,949) | C$1,142 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (C$243) | C$102 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,511 (C$1,994) | C$1,038 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,019 (C$1,345) | C$779 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $128 (C$169) | C$66 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (C$32) | C$39 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 (C$496) | C$351 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (C$176) | C$86 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$30) | C$22 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (C$68) | C$59 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (C$60) | C$40 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$117) | C$93 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (C$163) | C$92 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,288 (C$30,738) | C$22,749 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (C$1.09) | C$1.27 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (C$111) | C$67 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (C$30) | C$31 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (C$22) | C$20 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (C$158) | C$96 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (C$4.68) | C$3.72 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (C$4.79) | C$3.09 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (C$2.66) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (C$32) | C$19 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$60) | C$46 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$33) | C$26 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $289 (C$381) | C$101 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (C$45) | C$85 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$18) | C$8 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (C$5.41) | C$5.67 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (C$561) | C$549 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (C$0.48) | C$1.04 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (C$87) | C$35 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,156 prices entered by 497 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,945
($4,504)
in Chicago, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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