Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 14 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.66 (CHF 4.40) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.80 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.46 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 5.18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.75 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 4.04 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 4.04 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 5.20 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 1.76 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.70 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 2.85 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (CHF 1,997) | CHF 3,513 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,441 (CHF 1,361) | CHF 2,538 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (CHF 179) | CHF 161 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,573 (CHF 1,486) | CHF 1,888 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,048 (CHF 990) | CHF 1,357 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (CHF 100) | CHF 81 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (CHF 23) | CHF 47 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $411 (CHF 388) | CHF 825 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (CHF 173) | CHF 164 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (CHF 20) | CHF 32 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (CHF 49) | CHF 131 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $56 (CHF 53) | CHF 56 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (CHF 85) | CHF 134 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (CHF 136) | CHF 151 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,229 (CHF 25,734) | CHF 28,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 1.69 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (CHF 79) | CHF 81 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (CHF 18) | CHF 38 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 21 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (CHF 33) | CHF 30 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (CHF 134) | CHF 143 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.99 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 6 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (CHF 4.84) | CHF 7 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 3.05 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 4.03 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (CHF 23) | CHF 45 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (CHF 42) | CHF 71 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (CHF 23) | CHF 37 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $235 (CHF 222) | CHF 198 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (CHF 33) | CHF 100 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 4.84 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 6 | - 36% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $123 (CHF 117) | CHF 176 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (CHF 0.35) | CHF 0.43 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (CHF 65) | CHF 108 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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