Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (193 kr) | 101 kr | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (96 kr) | 85 kr | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (69 kr) | 58 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.20 (45 kr) | 36 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (42 kr) | 30 kr | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (73 kr) | 49 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (39 kr) | 28 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (23 kr) | 12 kr | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (36 kr) | 16 kr | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (176 kr) | 95 kr | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (25 kr) | 20 kr | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (25 kr) | 22 kr | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,462 (26,237 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,731 (18,446 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $247 (2,635 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,907 (20,320 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,179 (12,565 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $138 (1,473 kr) | 410 kr | + 259% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (605 kr) | 275 kr | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 (2,683 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (1,237 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (146 kr) | 67 kr | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (305 kr) | 203 kr | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (633 kr) | 937 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (418 kr) | 400 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (1,143 kr) | 958 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (971 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,782 (274,747 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (801 kr) | 553 kr | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (151 kr) | 307 kr | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (100 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (151 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (1,089 kr) | 207 kr | + 425% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (81 kr) | 41 kr | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (45 kr) | 31 kr | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.73 (61 kr) | 28 kr | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (52 kr) | 28 kr | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (21 kr) | 21 kr | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (348 kr) | 274 kr | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (532 kr) | 407 kr | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (295 kr) | 264 kr | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (2,000 kr) | 966 kr | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (1,068 kr) | 882 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (163 kr) | 131 kr | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (57 kr) | 40 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (65 kr) | 70 kr | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 (5,342 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (5.52 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (928 kr) | 286 kr | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (174 kr) | 66 kr | + 164% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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