Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 | $18 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $8 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $4.27 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 | $1.17 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $3.72 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 | $4.47 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $6 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.04 | $3.73 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.32 | $1.68 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.88 | $3.75 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $14 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 | $2.17 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.30 | $2.00 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,941 | $1,753 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,714 | $1,235 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 | $204 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,317 | $1,288 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,558 | $961 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $147 | $135 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 | $63 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $242 | $305 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 | $89 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $11 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 | $24 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 | $50 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 | $46 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 | $74 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $145 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,007 | $22,837 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 | $0.88 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 | $83 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | $24 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $49 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.84 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 | $21 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 | $46 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $22 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $292 | $140 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 | $80 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $9 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.84 | $5.01 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $5.10 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 | $428 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.43 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $75 | $37 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 | $8 | + 95% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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