Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (€20) | €17 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€11) | €10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (€5.75) | €3.87 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (€0.82) | €1.07 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.97 (€3.77) | €3.13 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (€3.46) | €2.20 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (€5.47) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (€3.69) | €2.22 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (€1.60) | €1.61 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.36 (€3.20) | €1.10 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€12) | €7 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.87 (€2.73) | €2.02 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 (€2.97) | €1.06 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,570 (€2,444) | €1,856 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,291 (€2,178) | €1,246 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (€151) | €119 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,048 (€1,947) | €1,225 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,443 (€1,372) | €857 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (€112) | €69 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (€58) | €27 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $258 (€246) | €272 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (€183) | €91 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (€38) | €12 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€50) | €69 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (€47) | €28 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€87) | €82 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (€116) | €87 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,206 (€26,819) | €28,197 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (€1.00) | €1.58 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (€72) | €31 | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (€19) | €13 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (€42) | €7 | + 490% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (€121) | €55 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€7) | €3.75 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (€3.98) | €3.20 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.80) | €3.32 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (€3.44) | €2.15 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (€1.67) | €2.78 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (€35) | €20 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (€54) | €40 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€28) | €19 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (€224) | €53 | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (€90) | €57 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (€15) | €13 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 (€4.88) | €3.23 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €4.49 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $619 (€588) | €553 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.21 (€1.15) | €0.19 | + 520% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€47) | €51 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (€14) | €5.50 | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 66% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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