Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 41 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 25 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (Dirham 3.98) | Dirham 5.79 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.43 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 4.22 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 18 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (Dirham 5.98) | Dirham 4.19 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 60 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.75 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (Dirham 7,762) | Dirham 6,135 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,459 (Dirham 5,360) | Dirham 5,609 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (Dirham 698) | Dirham 523 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,504 (Dirham 5,523) | Dirham 5,375 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,013 (Dirham 3,721) | Dirham 3,222 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $128 (Dirham 470) | Dirham 302 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 288 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 (Dirham 1,379) | Dirham 1,210 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (Dirham 489) | Dirham 522 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 32 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 26 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 195 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 186 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 289 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (Dirham 454) | Dirham 351 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,288 (Dirham 85,533) | Dirham 80,986 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 1.74 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 107 | + 187% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (Dirham 83) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 22 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (Dirham 62) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (Dirham 440) | Dirham 50 | + 780% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 27 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 44 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 128 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 64 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $289 (Dirham 1,060) | Dirham 500 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 189 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 32 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 28 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (Dirham 1,561) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Dirham 1.34) | Dirham 0.35 | + 289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 238 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 9 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 24,575
($6,691)
in Chicago, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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