Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (£16) | £11 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (£8) | £6 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (£5.17) | £4.37 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (£0.87) | £1.06 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.31 (£3.49) | £2.83 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.82 (£3.09) | £1.21 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£5.21) | £5.18 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.18 (£3.39) | £2.07 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (£1.41) | £1.11 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (£2.82) | £1.39 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (£15) | £8 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.52 (£2.04) | £2.03 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.26 (£2.64) | £1.04 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,443 (£1,979) | £1,241 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,717 (£1,391) | £1,176 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $263 (£213) | £151 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,992 (£1,614) | £1,406 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,122 (£909) | £636 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $116 (£94) | £123 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (£48) | £17 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $249 (£202) | £308 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $285 (£231) | £111 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (£12) | £7 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (£32) | £11 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Southampton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (£52) | £72 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (£30) | £34 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (£94) | £82 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (£81) | £66 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,017 (£21,076) | £18,933 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.36 (£1.10) | £1.51 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (£67) | £95 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£12) | £13 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£7) | £3.80 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£16) | £7 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (£92) | £69 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (£6) | £2.25 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (£3.45) | £1.44 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.76 (£4.67) | £3.39 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.80 (£3.89) | £1.65 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.57 (£2.08) | £1.43 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (£26) | £12 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (£42) | £37 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (£23) | £20 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $273 (£221) | £92 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $128 (£104) | £61 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (£12) | £8 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 (£4.16) | £3.08 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.94 (£4.82) | £4.68 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 (£406) | £420 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (£0.42) | £0.14 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (£75) | £33 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $17 (£13) | £11 | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 351 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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