Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (€17) | €13 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.41 (€5.08) | €5.95 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (€0.95) | €1.44 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.58 (€3.37) | €3.10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (€3.68) | €3.43 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (€5.18) | €5.39 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (€3.70) | €2.47 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (€1.64) | €1.24 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.25 (€3.06) | €2.96 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€14) | €18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 (€2.69) | €3.05 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.71 (€2.54) | €1.97 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,784 (€2,615) | €2,027 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,747 (€1,641) | €1,741 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (€188) | €84 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,934 (€1,817) | €1,453 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,318 (€1,238) | €1,055 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (€120) | €51 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (€54) | €18 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $220 (€207) | €340 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $249 (€234) | €88 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €8 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (€37) | €37 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (€60) | €95 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€39) | €43 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (€95) | €96 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (€99) | €146 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,196 (€25,545) | €23,248 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (€1.15) | €2.12 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€80) | €64 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (€14) | €22 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€19) | €10 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (€106) | €85 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€8) | €3.93 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (€3.87) | €3.31 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.66) | €3.29 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (€3.72) | €1.63 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (€2.03) | €1.84 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (€30) | €24 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Helsinki | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (€59) | €43 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (€30) | €31 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $315 (€296) | €110 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $115 (€108) | €84 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€14) | €13 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (€4.84) | €4.89 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $503 (€473) | €437 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (€0.49) | €0.08 | + 540% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $84 (€79) | €53 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (€15) | €10 | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 532 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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