Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri, United States vs Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 | $17 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 | $4.96 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 | $0.86 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 | $2.54 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 | $3.51 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 | $2.95 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 | $1.45 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.67 | $3.57 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 | $2.01 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 | $2.06 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,633 | $2,261 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,111 | $1,637 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $246 | $140 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 | $1,720 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $648 | $1,258 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $158 | $85 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $39 | $35 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 | $320 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $168 | $125 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $12 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 | $22 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 | $46 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $42 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 | $103 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 | $104 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,909 | $26,047 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 | $0.74 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 | $101 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 | $17 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $9 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $18 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 | $133 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.28 | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 | $3.80 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.62 | $4.84 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 | $4.15 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 | $2.20 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 | $27 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 54% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 | $49 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 | $232 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 | $99 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $14 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.64 | $5.01 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.46 | $5.67 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 | $456 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 | $1.46 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 | $73 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.66 | $14 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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