Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€14) | €8 | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.06 (€4.15) | €2.68 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (€0.70) | €0.66 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.72 (€2.23) | €1.79 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.81 (€3.13) | €1.13 | + 177% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.48) | €3.70 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (€2.40) | €1.20 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (€1.22) | €1.14 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.63 (€2.98) | €1.12 | + 166% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €4.38 | + 177% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.03 (€1.67) | €1.81 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.33 (€1.91) | €0.78 | + 146% | |
Housing | + 143% | |||
Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,231 (€1,833) | €593 | + 209% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,626 (€1,336) | €411 | + 225% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $143 (€118) | €113 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,736 (€1,427) | €435 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,216 (€999) | €342 | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $78 (€64) | €70 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (€31) | €18 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | $307 (€252) | €405 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€98) | €91 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (€12) | €4.94 | + 144% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €7 | + 168% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (€36) | €76 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (€39) | €27 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€71) | €93 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (€82) | €67 | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,630 (€24,347) | €25,715 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.61) | €1.39 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (€83) | €33 | + 151% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€14) | €14 | + 5% | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€6) | €6 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €7 | + 111% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (€104) | €57 | + 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.88 | + 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (€2.91) | €3.81 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.84 (€3.98) | €4.09 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (€3.33) | €1.05 | + 216% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (€1.73) | €2.71 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (€23) | €11 | + 115% | |
Entertainment | + 122% | |||
Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €25 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €13 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $244 (€200) | €41 | + 387% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (€68) | €32 | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€11) | €4.96 | + 124% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.56 (€3.75) | €1.40 | + 167% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.66 (€4.65) | €2.57 | + 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $417 (€342) | €528 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (€1.20) | €0.24 | + 391% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (€57) | €44 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (€11) | €4.44 | + 149% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal)
For example, you would need at least €3,106 ($3,780) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,700 in Aveiro.
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