Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $15 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $10 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 | $5.96 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 | $1.01 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.32 | $4.89 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 | $4.00 | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.55 | $4.84 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 | $4.85 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 | $2.37 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.57 | $4.75 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $17 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 | $2.85 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.04 | $2.06 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,416 | $2,200 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,375 | $1,593 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 | $176 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,044 | $1,618 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,430 | $1,278 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 | $127 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 | $51 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | $217 | $258 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 | $155 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $12 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $60 | $23 | + 164% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 | $61 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 | $43 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $97 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 | $152 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,026 | $30,132 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.11 | $0.83 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 | $85 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | $19 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $5.29 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 | $19 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $79 | $181 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $8 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.92 | $4.36 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.66 | $7 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.88 | $4.28 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 | $1.78 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 | $33 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 | $54 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $27 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $242 | $216 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 | $91 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $14 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 | $5.27 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $5.80 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 | $574 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.64 | $0.16 | + 290% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 | $68 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 | $8 | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 677 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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