Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 27% 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 24 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (Dirham 3.98) | Dirham 5.79 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.75 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 4.25 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 18 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.19 | + 47% | |
| 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 | $16 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 60 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.33 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.17 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 5% 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 6,135 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,438 (Dirham 5,281) | Dirham 5,609 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (Dirham 690) | Dirham 493 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (Dirham 5,824) | Dirham 5,375 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,038 (Dirham 3,810) | Dirham 3,222 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $115 (Dirham 424) | Dirham 322 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 295 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $379 (Dirham 1,392) | Dirham 1,191 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (Dirham 494) | Dirham 522 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 32 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 25 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 195 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 186 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Dirham 339) | Dirham 289 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (Dirham 495) | Dirham 351 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,598 (Dirham 97,679) | Dirham 85,506 | + 14% | |
| 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) | $20 (Dirham 72) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 22 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Dirham 58) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (Dirham 370) | Dirham 50 | + 640% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 27 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.99 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.40 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 44 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 122 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 63 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $231 (Dirham 849) | Dirham 500 | + 70% | |
| 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 | $13 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 32 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 28 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (Dirham 1,571) | - | - | |
| 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 | $75 (Dirham 274) | Dirham 217 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 9 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,662 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 20,727
($5,644)
in Chicago, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain.
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