Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Edmonton, Canada
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$21) | C$21 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (C$1.15) | C$2.10 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (C$3.28) | C$3.88 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (C$4.39) | C$4.29 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (C$4.29) | C$4.74 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (C$1.97) | C$3.47 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (C$4.22) | C$3.93 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$21 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (C$2.52) | C$2.42 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (C$2.67) | C$2.09 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,325 (C$2,913) | C$1,445 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,682 (C$2,107) | C$1,317 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (C$189) | C$262 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,865 (C$2,336) | C$1,451 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,331 (C$1,668) | C$1,024 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $92 (C$115) | C$173 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (C$45) | C$51 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $288 (C$360) | C$335 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $175 (C$219) | C$128 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$11 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (C$27) | C$22 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (C$66) | C$73 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (C$53) | C$44 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (C$122) | C$119 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (C$110) | C$129 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,899 (C$31,197) | C$28,358 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.93) | C$0.95 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (C$123) | C$93 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | C$22 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$12 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (C$22) | C$22 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (C$164) | C$75 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (C$4.58) | C$4.46 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (C$5.99) | C$4.97 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.52 (C$5.67) | C$3.09 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (C$2.38) | C$2.75 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (C$35) | C$26 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (C$65) | C$53 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$32) | C$32 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $259 (C$325) | C$112 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (C$122) | C$102 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$19) | C$11 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (C$6) | C$5.30 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (C$571) | C$542 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (C$1.82) | C$0.50 | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (C$107) | C$55 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (C$18) | C$16 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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