Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$25) | C$19 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.36) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.20 (C$5.72) | C$4.98 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (C$5.41) | C$4.33 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (C$4.92) | C$3.70 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (C$2.90) | C$2.48 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (C$4.60) | C$3.31 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$25 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (C$3.19) | C$2.42 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (C$3.21) | C$2.31 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,462 (C$3,349) | C$2,008 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,731 (C$2,355) | C$1,645 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $247 (C$336) | C$99 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,907 (C$2,594) | C$1,201 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,179 (C$1,604) | C$1,069 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $138 (C$188) | C$85 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (C$77) | C$72 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 (C$343) | C$351 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (C$158) | C$159 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$19) | C$17 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (C$39) | C$26 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (C$81) | C$87 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (C$53) | C$80 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (C$146) | C$109 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (C$124) | C$151 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,782 (C$35,073) | C$25,318 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 (C$1.76) | C$1.53 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$102) | C$66 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$19) | C$31 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$13) | C$13 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$19) | C$38 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (C$139) | C$54 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (C$5.80) | C$5.63 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.73 (C$8) | C$5.47 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (C$7) | C$3.95 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (C$2.68) | C$1.60 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (C$44) | C$24 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$68) | C$56 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (C$38) | C$30 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (C$255) | C$100 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (C$136) | C$92 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$21) | C$12 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (C$7) | C$5.35 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.92 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 (C$682) | C$677 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (C$0.70) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (C$118) | C$49 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (C$22) | C$14 | + 64% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 313 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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