Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 29 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 23 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.66 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 5.68 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.46 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.75 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 4.25 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 18 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (Dirham 5.86) | Dirham 4.19 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 60 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.87 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.95 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (Dirham 7,761) | Dirham 5,414 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,441 (Dirham 5,290) | Dirham 5,032 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (Dirham 695) | Dirham 487 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,573 (Dirham 5,776) | Dirham 5,156 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,048 (Dirham 3,848) | Dirham 3,212 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 203 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 317 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $411 (Dirham 1,508) | Dirham 1,195 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (Dirham 673) | Dirham 497 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 32 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 22 | + 258% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 195 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $56 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 186 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 271 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (Dirham 529) | Dirham 233 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,229 (Dirham 99,991) | Dirham 86,029 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 1.75 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 107 | + 187% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Dirham 70) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 22 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (Dirham 126) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (Dirham 519) | Dirham 50 | + 939% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 27 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.99 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 44 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 131 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 64 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $235 (Dirham 861) | Dirham 500 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 219 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 27 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $123 (Dirham 453) | Dirham 550 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Dirham 1.34) | Dirham 0.35 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 217 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 9 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,408
($5,285)
in Chicago, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 14,000
in Al Ain.
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