Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (C$32) | C$24 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (C$16) | C$15 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.32) | C$2.53 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (C$6) | C$5.04 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$16 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.97 (C$7) | C$5.70 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (C$3.07) | C$3.25 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (C$3.49) | C$3.20 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$22) | C$23 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.26 (C$4.43) | C$2.95 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.09 (C$5.56) | C$2.70 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,941 (C$5,354) | C$1,990 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,714 (C$3,687) | C$1,773 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (C$206) | C$309 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,276 (C$3,093) | C$1,529 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,558 (C$2,116) | C$1,037 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (C$195) | C$191 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (C$90) | C$66 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $242 (C$328) | C$413 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (C$261) | C$179 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (C$56) | C$30 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (C$82) | C$59 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$68) | C$52 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$134) | C$127 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $145 (C$198) | C$165 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,007 (C$42,128) | C$32,370 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (C$1.40) | C$1.38 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$102) | C$106 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$24) | C$45 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (C$15) | C$12 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $49 (C$67) | C$21 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (C$185) | C$81 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (C$6) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.84 (C$5.22) | C$4.25 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (C$2.90) | C$2.42 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (C$49) | C$28 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (C$81) | C$55 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (C$41) | C$31 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $292 (C$397) | C$178 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $112 (C$151) | C$110 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (C$22) | C$14 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.84 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $605 (C$822) | C$658 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.43 (C$1.94) | C$0.43 | + 350% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $75 (C$102) | C$67 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 379 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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