Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Qingdao, China
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (108元) | 51元 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (53元) | 33元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.64 (30元) | 15元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (5.95元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (18元) | 12元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (23元) | 10元 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (43元) | 61元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (22元) | 13元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (10元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (22元) | 4.99元 | + 340% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (108元) | 99元 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (13元) | 8元 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (14元) | 10元 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,242 (14,618元) | 5,614元 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,682 (10,965元) | 2,486元 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (985元) | 357元 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,865 (12,159元) | 2,983元 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,331 (8,682元) | 2,637元 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $92 (601元) | 321元 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (234元) | 133元 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $270 (1,760元) | 2,933元 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $165 (1,076元) | 540元 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (68元) | 54元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (139元) | 40元 | + 250% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (355元) | 419元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (273元) | 251元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (634元) | 475元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (574元) | 531元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,899 (162,365元) | 168,800元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (4.73元) | 7元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (639元) | 65元 | + 883% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (103元) | 26元 | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (62元) | 27元 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (113元) | 35元 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (852元) | 88元 | + 872% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (48元) | 31元 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (24元) | 39元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (31元) | 35元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.52 (30元) | 8元 | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (13元) | 11元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (185元) | 35元 | + 431% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (332元) | 116元 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (159元) | 95元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $259 (1,691元) | 562元 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (638元) | 420元 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (97元) | 46元 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (32元) | 29元 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (39元) | 19元 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (2,973元) | 3,195元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (9元) | 0.57元 | + 1556% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (555元) | 352元 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (91元) | 20元 | + 366% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 820 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Qingdao (China)
For example, you would need at least 38,064元 ($5,837) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 16,000元 in Qingdao.
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