Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 62% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (90 zł) | 52 zł | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (45 zł) | 33 zł | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (3.65 zł) | 4.30 zł | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (28 zł) | 29 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.97 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (8 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (10 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (60 zł) | 39 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.26 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.09 (15 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,941 (14,765 zł) | 6,371 zł | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,714 (10,167 zł) | 6,318 zł | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (567 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,276 (8,529 zł) | 3,942 zł | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,558 (5,835 zł) | 4,514 zł | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (538 zł) | 554 zł | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (248 zł) | 94 zł | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $242 (905 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (720 zł) | 630 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 zł) | 58 zł | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (156 zł) | 73 zł | + 114% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (226 zł) | 416 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (188 zł) | 181 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (371 zł) | 406 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $145 (545 zł) | 666 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,007 (116,169 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (3.85 zł) | 6 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (281 zł) | 135 zł | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (66 zł) | 35 zł | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (42 zł) | 33 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $49 (184 zł) | 41 zł | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (510 zł) | 244 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (17 zł) | 21 zł | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.84 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (135 zł) | 81 zł | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (222 zł) | 115 zł | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (113 zł) | 64 zł | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $292 (1,095 zł) | 388 zł | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $112 (418 zł) | 188 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (62 zł) | 36 zł | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.84 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (2,266 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.43 (5.34 zł) | 1.11 zł | + 382% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $75 (281 zł) | 176 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 180% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 647 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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