Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Denver, Colorado (United States)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Denver, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $19 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.91 | $5.70 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 | $0.98 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.90 | $2.94 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 | $4.45 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 | $3.45 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 | $2.04 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.93 | $5.90 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $20 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 | $1.92 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 | $2.07 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Denver, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,302 | $2,668 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,575 | $1,888 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 | $149 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,096 | $1,661 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,424 | $1,209 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $93 | $70 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 | $53 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $256 | $280 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $165 | $120 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | $38 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Denver, Colorado | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 | $56 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 | $42 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 | $101 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 | $152 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Denver, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,984 | $24,366 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 | $1.10 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 | $88 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 | $16 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Denver, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $9 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $122 | $140 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.65 | $3.28 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.73 | $4.75 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 | $3.14 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 | $1.60 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 | $24 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Denver, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 | $49 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 | $27 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $253 | $293 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 | $97 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $13 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 | $5.79 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $5.35 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 | $393 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 | $0.61 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 | $40 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 | $9 | + 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 483 prices entered by 101 different people.
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