Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (£12) | £13 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.83) | £5.28 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.64 (£3.35) | £3.12 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (£0.66) | £0.91 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (£1.98) | £2.94 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (£2.53) | £1.89 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.72) | £3.70 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (£2.48) | £1.90 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (£1.14) | £0.83 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (£2.43) | £1.77 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (£12) | £8 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (£1.46) | £1.94 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (£1.54) | £1.04 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,242 (£1,621) | £1,541 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,682 (£1,216) | £1,219 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (£109) | £165 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,865 (£1,348) | £1,025 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,331 (£962) | £756 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $92 (£67) | £115 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (£26) | £29 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $270 (£195) | £333 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $165 (£119) | £82 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£15) | £11 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (£39) | £70 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (£30) | £30 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (£70) | £69 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (£64) | £72 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,899 (£17,999) | £21,921 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (£0.52) | £1.18 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (£71) | £57 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£11) | £17 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£7) | £4.44 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£13) | £6 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (£94) | £89 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.33) | £3.30 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (£2.64) | £1.48 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (£3.46) | £3.50 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.52 (£3.27) | £1.81 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (£1.44) | £1.30 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (£20) | £12 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (£37) | £34 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£18) | £19 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $259 (£187) | £104 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (£71) | £57 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (£11) | £8 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (£3.58) | £2.77 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (£4.36) | £4.59 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (£330) | £393 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (£1.05) | £0.10 | + 961% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (£62) | £35 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (£10) | £11 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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