Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory)
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| Food | + 77% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (87 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (44 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (27 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (3.59 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (24 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (16 ₪) | 5.46 ₪ | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.04 (18 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.32 (8 ₪) | 4.47 ₪ | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.88 (10 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (58 ₪) | 43 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 (11 ₪) | 5.89 ₪ | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.30 (16 ₪) | 3.19 ₪ | + 388% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 275% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,941 (14,279 ₪) | 2,976 ₪ | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,714 (9,833 ₪) | 1,797 ₪ | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (567 ₪) | 457 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,317 (8,394 ₪) | 1,832 ₪ | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,558 (5,644 ₪) | 1,307 ₪ | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $147 (533 ₪) | 291 ₪ | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (240 ₪) | 96 ₪ | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $242 (876 ₪) | 1,669 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (696 ₪) | 533 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (150 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 862% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (220 ₪) | 339 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (182 ₪) | 495 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (358 ₪) | 395 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $145 (527 ₪) | 484 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,007 (112,352 ₪) | 125,275 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (3.78 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (272 ₪) | 326 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (63 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (41 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $49 (178 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 633% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (493 ₪) | 103 ₪ | + 379% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (31 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (16 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (24 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.84 (14 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (131 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 339% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (215 ₪) | 115 ₪ | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (109 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $292 (1,059 ₪) | 181 ₪ | + 485% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (376 ₪) | 203 ₪ | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (60 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.84 (21 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (27 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (2,192 ₪) | 3,144 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.43 (5.17 ₪) | 0.66 ₪ | + 689% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $75 (271 ₪) | 230 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (55 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 120% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 351 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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