Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (86 zł) | 50 zł | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (44 zł) | 33 zł | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.31 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (4.39 zł) | 4.87 zł | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.58 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (24 zł) | 24 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (17 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (8 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (14 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (67 zł) | 56 zł | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.71 (12 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,973 (17,546 zł) | 6,134 zł | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,856 (12,613 zł) | 5,657 zł | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (884 zł) | 988 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,221 (9,809 zł) | 3,378 zł | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,449 (6,399 zł) | 2,885 zł | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (563 zł) | 625 zł | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (299 zł) | 47 zł | + 543% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $220 (974 zł) | 1,357 zł | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $249 (1,100 zł) | 415 zł | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (59 zł) | 66 zł | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (175 zł) | 62 zł | + 183% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (277 zł) | 412 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (200 zł) | 206 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (444 zł) | 308 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (562 zł) | 354 zł | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,696 (126,719 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (5.40 zł) | 6 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (359 zł) | 142 zł | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (74 zł) | 57 zł | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (38 zł) | 19 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (88 zł) | 31 zł | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (408 zł) | 228 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (140 zł) | 62 zł | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (273 zł) | 124 zł | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (134 zł) | 63 zł | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $315 (1,391 zł) | 219 zł | + 536% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $148 (654 zł) | 188 zł | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (69 zł) | 25 zł | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.26 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $503 (2,222 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (2.29 zł) | 0.64 zł | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 (342 zł) | 123 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (69 zł) | 17 zł | + 303% | |
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TOTAL | + 103% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 734 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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