Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.45 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (€4.07) | €3.75 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.77) | €1.23 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (€2.20) | €3.25 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (€2.95) | €1.35 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.48) | €4.12 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (€2.88) | €1.36 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (€1.32) | €0.68 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (€2.83) | €1.14 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €8 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (€1.69) | €2.02 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.79) | €0.90 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 190% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,325 (€1,953) | €426 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,682 (€1,413) | €302 | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (€127) | €122 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,865 (€1,567) | €316 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,331 (€1,119) | €245 | + 356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $92 (€77) | €94 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (€30) | €21 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $288 (€242) | €351 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $175 (€147) | €71 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€18) | €5.67 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€44) | €83 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€35) | €40 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€82) | €70 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (€74) | €71 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,899 (€20,922) | €23,202 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.62) | €1.57 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (€82) | €39 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €3.23 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€15) | €5.59 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (€110) | €32 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.88 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (€3.07) | €3.80 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (€4.02) | €3.50 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.52 (€3.80) | €1.53 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (€1.59) | €1.83 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (€24) | €11 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (€43) | €22 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€22) | €15 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $259 (€218) | €38 | + 481% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (€82) | €46 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (€4.16) | €3.40 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.07) | €3.22 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (€383) | €792 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (€1.22) | €0.24 | + 415% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (€72) | €38 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (€12) | €4.08 | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,506 ($2,982) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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