Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.75 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 5.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.43 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 4.04 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 12 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 4.04 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 5.20 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 1.76 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 2.40 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 2.85 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (CHF 2,108) | CHF 3,513 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,459 (CHF 1,456) | CHF 2,538 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (CHF 190) | CHF 161 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,504 (CHF 1,500) | CHF 1,888 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,013 (CHF 1,011) | CHF 1,357 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $128 (CHF 128) | CHF 81 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (CHF 25) | CHF 47 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 (CHF 375) | CHF 746 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (CHF 133) | CHF 184 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 21 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (CHF 22) | CHF 31 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (CHF 51) | CHF 131 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (CHF 45) | CHF 56 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (CHF 88) | CHF 134 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (CHF 123) | CHF 151 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,288 (CHF 23,231) | CHF 28,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.69 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (CHF 84) | CHF 81 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (CHF 23) | CHF 37 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 21 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (CHF 17) | CHF 29 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (CHF 120) | CHF 140 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 5.84 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 5.61 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 2.83 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 4.21 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (CHF 24) | CHF 47 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (CHF 46) | CHF 71 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (CHF 25) | CHF 37 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $289 (CHF 288) | CHF 189 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $34 (CHF 34) | CHF 100 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 18 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 4.84 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 6 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (CHF 424) | CHF 526 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (CHF 0.36) | CHF 0.43 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (CHF 66) | CHF 108 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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