Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (£15) | £13 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (£9) | £6 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (£4.01) | £3.87 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (£0.68) | £1.20 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.55 (£2.79) | £3.27 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (£2.86) | £2.36 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (£4.52) | £5.27 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (£3.05) | £2.35 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (£1.32) | £1.03 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.36 (£2.64) | £2.83 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £9 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.87 (£2.25) | £1.79 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 (£2.45) | £1.34 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,570 (£2,018) | £953 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,291 (£1,799) | £1,073 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $152 (£119) | £297 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,048 (£1,608) | £702 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,443 (£1,133) | £544 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (£92) | £125 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (£48) | £25 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $258 (£203) | £418 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (£151) | £129 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (£32) | £13 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (£44) | £69 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (£39) | £37 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (£72) | £99 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (£96) | £52 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,206 (£22,145) | £17,412 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (£0.82) | £1.52 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (£61) | £65 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (£16) | £18 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (£8) | £2.31 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (£34) | £4.96 | + 594% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (£100) | £94 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.65) | £2.68 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (£3.29) | £1.57 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£4.79) | £4.18 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (£2.84) | £2.17 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (£1.38) | £1.68 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (£29) | £13 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (£44) | £61 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (£23) | £15 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (£185) | £83 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (£75) | £72 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (£12) | £7 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 (£4.03) | £3.57 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£5.75) | £4.42 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $619 (£486) | £502 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.21 (£0.95) | £0.09 | + 958% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (£39) | £50 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (£12) | £11 | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 383 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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