Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 43% 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 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (CHF 4.37) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.71 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 5.18 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 4.04 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 4.04 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 5.20 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 1.76 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CHF 17) | CHF 15 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.23 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 2.53 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 2.85 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,113 (CHF 2,093) | CHF 3,513 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,493 (CHF 1,478) | CHF 2,538 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (CHF 189) | CHF 161 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,549 (CHF 1,534) | CHF 1,888 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $989 (CHF 979) | CHF 1,357 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (CHF 110) | CHF 81 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (CHF 24) | CHF 47 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $392 (CHF 388) | CHF 502 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (CHF 122) | CHF 177 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (CHF 22) | CHF 31 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (CHF 52) | CHF 131 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (CHF 42) | CHF 56 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (CHF 88) | CHF 134 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (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 | $21,143 (CHF 20,936) | CHF 28,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.69 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (CHF 83) | CHF 81 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 39 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (CHF 15) | CHF 32 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (CHF 122) | CHF 136 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 6 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 3.04 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 4.05 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (CHF 24) | CHF 47 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (CHF 45) | CHF 73 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (CHF 25) | CHF 37 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $265 (CHF 263) | CHF 183 | + 44% | |
| 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 17 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (CHF 4.87) | CHF 4.84 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 6 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (CHF 422) | CHF 528 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (CHF 0.36) | CHF 0.43 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (CHF 67) | CHF 108 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
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