Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Divinopolis, Brazil
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| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (R$ 86) | R$ 23 | + 269% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.06 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (R$ 4.42) | R$ 3.59 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.72 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.56 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.81 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.39 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.86 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.90 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.63 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.80 | + 293% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 77) | R$ 86 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.03 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.33 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.74 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 298% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,231 (R$ 11,594) | R$ 1,603 | + 623% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,626 (R$ 8,448) | R$ 1,000 | + 745% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $143 (R$ 745) | R$ 881 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,736 (R$ 9,024) | R$ 900 | + 903% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,216 (R$ 6,320) | R$ 700 | + 803% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $78 (R$ 406) | R$ 300 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (R$ 196) | R$ 135 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $307 (R$ 1,597) | R$ 2,159 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (R$ 621) | R$ 466 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (R$ 76) | R$ 22 | + 246% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (R$ 118) | R$ 14 | + 745% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (R$ 226) | R$ 220 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (R$ 246) | R$ 288 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 450) | R$ 335 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (R$ 518) | R$ 378 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,630 (R$ 153,993) | R$ 154,370 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (R$ 3.85) | R$ 3.64 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (R$ 527) | R$ 160 | + 229% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (R$ 90) | R$ 51 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (R$ 93) | R$ 21 | + 355% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (R$ 659) | R$ 259 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.84 (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 230% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.44 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (R$ 145) | R$ 24 | + 495% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (R$ 230) | R$ 62 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 121) | R$ 38 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $244 (R$ 1,266) | R$ 32 | + 3839% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (R$ 428) | R$ 136 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 70) | R$ 11 | + 558% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.56 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 232% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.66 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 266% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $415 (R$ 2,159) | R$ 3,126 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (R$ 8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (R$ 362) | R$ 84 | + 331% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (R$ 70) | R$ 12 | + 483% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,877 ($2,285) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,800 in Divinopolis.
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