Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€18) | €18 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.73 (€4.25) | €4.17 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (€0.84) | €1.03 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (€2.87) | €2.77 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (€3.27) | €1.96 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (€5.17) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.90 (€3.50) | €1.92 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (€1.52) | €1.41 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.36 (€3.02) | €0.98 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.87 (€2.58) | €1.81 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 (€2.81) | €0.97 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,422 (€3,077) | €1,181 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,474 (€2,225) | €829 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $139 (€125) | €101 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,048 (€1,841) | €755 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,443 (€1,297) | €557 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (€100) | €69 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (€56) | €31 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $258 (€232) | €330 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (€173) | €110 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (€37) | €10 | + 269% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Alicante | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€50) | €76 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (€44) | €26 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€82) | €86 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (€110) | €68 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,206 (€25,360) | €25,709 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€1.02) | €1.56 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€71) | €28 | + 159% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (€19) | €22 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €5.43 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (€39) | €7 | + 490% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (€114) | €60 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.45 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.43 (€3.98) | €3.90 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.49) | €3.66 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (€3.26) | €2.00 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.63) | €1.96 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (€33) | €16 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (€54) | €33 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€26) | €15 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (€212) | €51 | + 313% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (€86) | €50 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€14) | €7 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.64 (€5.08) | €2.70 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €3.87 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $619 (€556) | €515 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.21 (€1.09) | €0.28 | + 288% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€45) | €54 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (€14) | €5.42 | + 159% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 707 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
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