Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden)
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Västerås | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (194 kr) | 140 kr | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (111 kr) | 80 kr | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 (48 kr) | 70 kr | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (9 kr) | 13 kr | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.32 (35 kr) | 38 kr | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (44 kr) | 25 kr | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.55 (59 kr) | 53 kr | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (40 kr) | 23 kr | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (18 kr) | 10 kr | + 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.57 (38 kr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (149 kr) | 113 kr | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (31 kr) | 21 kr | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.04 (32 kr) | 12 kr | + 176% | |
Housing | + 164% | |||
Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Västerås | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,416 (36,143 kr) | 12,793 kr | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,375 (25,129 kr) | 8,674 kr | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (1,712 kr) | 630 kr | + 172% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,044 (21,628 kr) | 7,558 kr | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,430 (15,135 kr) | 5,954 kr | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (1,192 kr) | 338 kr | + 252% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (700 kr) | 181 kr | + 286% | |
40” flat screen tv | $217 (2,301 kr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (1,525 kr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (110 kr) | 97 kr | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $60 (636 kr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (660 kr) | 821 kr | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (516 kr) | 344 kr | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (1,057 kr) | 838 kr | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (1,205 kr) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Västerås | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,026 (296,546 kr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.11 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (876 kr) | 667 kr | + 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (171 kr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Västerås | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (83 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (179 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (838 kr) | 239 kr | + 251% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (76 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.92 (42 kr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.66 (60 kr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.88 (41 kr) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (21 kr) | 19 kr | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (368 kr) | 269 kr | + 37% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Västerås | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (679 kr) | 414 kr | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (305 kr) | 278 kr | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $242 (2,559 kr) | 762 kr | + 236% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (1,028 kr) | 847 kr | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (172 kr) | 125 kr | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (54 kr) | 45 kr | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (68 kr) | 70 kr | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (5,441 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.64 (7 kr) | 2.19 kr | + 208% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (823 kr) | 305 kr | + 170% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (164 kr) | 61 kr | + 167% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 490 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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