Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (AU$27) | AU$24 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (AU$10) | AU$5.65 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.76 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.20 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (AU$5.96) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (AU$5.42) | AU$4.11 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (AU$3.20) | AU$3.10 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (AU$5.07) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (AU$25) | AU$21 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (AU$3.52) | AU$2.39 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (AU$3.54) | AU$1.92 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,462 (AU$3,692) | AU$3,136 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,731 (AU$2,596) | AU$2,311 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $247 (AU$371) | AU$225 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,907 (AU$2,859) | AU$1,884 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,179 (AU$1,768) | AU$2,412 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $138 (AU$207) | AU$127 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (AU$85) | AU$57 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 (AU$378) | AU$546 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (AU$174) | AU$276 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (AU$43) | AU$30 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (AU$89) | AU$86 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (AU$59) | AU$58 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (AU$161) | AU$115 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (AU$137) | AU$116 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,782 (AU$38,662) | AU$35,463 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 (AU$1.94) | AU$1.76 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (AU$113) | AU$164 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (AU$21) | AU$31 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (AU$14) | AU$6 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (AU$21) | AU$13 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (AU$153) | AU$80 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.73 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (AU$7) | AU$3.62 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (AU$2.95) | AU$3.06 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (AU$49) | AU$39 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (AU$75) | AU$70 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (AU$41) | AU$33 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (AU$281) | AU$122 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (AU$150) | AU$106 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (AU$23) | AU$21 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (AU$8) | AU$5.03 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 (AU$752) | AU$524 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (AU$0.78) | AU$0.49 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (AU$131) | AU$88 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (AU$24) | AU$37 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 393 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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