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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Qingdao, China
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (95元) | 47元 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (53元) | 29元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (30元) | 14元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (5.63元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.80 (19元) | 12元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.60 (25元) | 9元 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (44元) | 61元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (24元) | 12元 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.52 (10元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.73 (19元) | 4.70元 | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (101元) | 90元 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (13元) | 8元 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (12元) | 9元 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,137 (14,701元) | 4,056元 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,532 (10,540元) | 2,513元 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (1,096元) | 322元 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,569 (10,792元) | 2,983元 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,039 (7,148元) | 2,637元 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (696元) | 321元 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (248元) | 133元 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $404 (2,778元) | 4,267元 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (905元) | 425元 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (77元) | 60元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (151元) | 34元 | + 349% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (340元) | 450元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (263元) | 272元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (571元) | 500元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (931元) | 547元 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,736 (177,064元) | 171,829元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (5.69元) | 7元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $104 (713元) | 65元 | + 996% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (125元) | 24元 | + 412% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (62元) | 27元 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (99元) | 35元 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (582元) | 64元 | + 810% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (43元) | 34元 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (23元) | 37元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.72 (32元) | 37元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.92 (20元) | 9元 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (12元) | 12元 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (196元) | 31元 | + 529% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (298元) | 94元 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (175元) | 100元 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $217 (1,494元) | 562元 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (527元) | 421元 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (90元) | 44元 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (33元) | 29元 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (42元) | 20元 | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $419 (2,884元) | 3,238元 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.95 (7元) | 1.39元 | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (490元) | 374元 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $12 (83元) | 20元 | + 318% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,045 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Qingdao (China)
For example, you would need at least 30,179元 ($4,386) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 13,000元 in Qingdao.
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