Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $24 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $11 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 | $1.18 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.20 | $5.26 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 | $3.62 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 | $4.82 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 | $2.02 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 | $5.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $17 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 | $3.01 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 | $1.42 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,462 | $3,599 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,731 | $2,634 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $247 | $179 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,907 | $2,492 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,179 | $1,869 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $138 | $122 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $58 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 | $284 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 | $118 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $13 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 | $25 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $60 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 | $46 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 | $108 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 | $138 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,782 | $25,730 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 | $1.48 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 | $109 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 | $16 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $9 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $16 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 | $121 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $9 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 | $6 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.73 | $7 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 | $4.74 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 | $2.13 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 | $38 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 | $59 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $32 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 | $144 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 | $116 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $17 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 | $5.71 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $8 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 | $527 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 | $0.56 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 | $78 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 | $11 | + 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 938 prices entered by 187 different people.
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