Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois, United States vs Evora, Portugal
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€14) | €11 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.73 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (€4.07) | €2.63 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.77) | €0.69 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.62 (€2.20) | €1.67 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (€2.95) | €1.77 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.48) | €5.13 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (€2.88) | €2.37 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (€1.32) | €1.39 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (€2.83) | €0.95 | + 198% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (€1.69) | €2.74 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.79) | €0.94 | + 91% | |
Housing | + 138% | |||
Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,325 (€1,953) | €619 | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,682 (€1,413) | €437 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (€127) | €83 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,865 (€1,567) | €413 | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,331 (€1,119) | €297 | + 276% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $92 (€77) | €42 | + 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (€30) | €30 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | $288 (€242) | €426 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $175 (€147) | €75 | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €4.06 | + 115% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€18) | €13 | + 38% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 53% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€44) | €154 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€35) | €50 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€82) | €172 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (€74) | €249 | - 70% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,899 (€20,922) | €26,562 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.62) | €1.54 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (€82) | €23 | + 266% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €4.16 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€15) | €4.35 | + 236% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (€110) | €72 | + 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.89 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (€3.07) | €6 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (€4.02) | €5.37 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.52 (€3.80) | €1.98 | + 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (€1.59) | €2.49 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (€24) | €33 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | + 125% | |||
Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (€43) | €27 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€22) | €19 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $259 (€218) | €44 | + 398% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (€82) | €49 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€13) | €5.75 | + 118% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (€4.16) | €2.23 | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.07) | €1.70 | + 199% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (€383) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.46 (€1.22) | €0.18 | + 567% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (€72) | €59 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (€12) | €6 | + 95% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Evora (Portugal)
For example, you would need at least €2,993 ($3,562) in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Evora.
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