Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Esteli, Nicaragua
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (580 C$) | 800 C$ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (282 C$) | 300 C$ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.64 (162 C$) | 88 C$ | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (32 C$) | 40 C$ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (96 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (122 C$) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (228 C$) | 132 C$ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (120 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (55 C$) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (118 C$) | 40 C$ | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (579 C$) | 400 C$ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (70 C$) | 22 C$ | + 227% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (74 C$) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,242 (78,283 C$) | 6,000 C$ | + 1205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,682 (58,719 C$) | 13,500 C$ | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (5,273 C$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,865 (65,115 C$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,331 (46,490 C$) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $92 (3,217 C$) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (1,255 C$) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $270 (9,426 C$) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $165 (5,761 C$) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (362 C$) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (745 C$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (1,900 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (1,464 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (3,396 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (3,073 C$) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,899 (869,477 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (25 C$) | 35 C$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (3,423 C$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (552 C$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (331 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (607 C$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (4,563 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (258 C$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (128 C$) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (167 C$) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.52 (158 C$) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (70 C$) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (988 C$) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (1,778 C$) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (849 C$) | 100 C$ | + 749% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $259 (9,056 C$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (3,417 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (521 C$) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (173 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (211 C$) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (15,920 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (51 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (2,974 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (490 C$) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 827 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua)
For example, you would need at least 21,623 C$ ($619) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 17,000 C$ in Esteli.
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