Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 1.74 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.68 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 3.96 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (CHF 5.61) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 3.72 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.80 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.69 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 2.30 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.44 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.78 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 2.27 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,070 (CHF 2,042) | CHF 2,991 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,588 (CHF 1,567) | CHF 2,329 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (CHF 189) | CHF 152 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,611 (CHF 1,589) | CHF 2,245 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,072 (CHF 1,058) | CHF 1,715 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (CHF 117) | CHF 101 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (CHF 39) | CHF 38 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (CHF 373) | CHF 512 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (CHF 114) | CHF 178 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 21 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (CHF 24) | CHF 31 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (CHF 50) | CHF 124 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (CHF 39) | CHF 61 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (CHF 82) | CHF 145 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (CHF 124) | CHF 193 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,660 (CHF 21,364) | CHF 26,863 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.24 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $105 (CHF 103) | CHF 100 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 40 | - 51% | |
| 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) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 32 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (CHF 119) | CHF 121 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 5.97 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 6 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 3.04 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 4.05 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (CHF 25) | CHF 46 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (CHF 44) | CHF 75 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (CHF 26) | CHF 39 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $309 (CHF 305) | CHF 191 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (CHF 88) | CHF 111 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 17 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.76 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 5.35 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $398 (CHF 393) | CHF 477 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.93 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 0.33 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (CHF 75) | CHF 100 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 8 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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