Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (202 kr) | 117 kr | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (111 kr) | 93 kr | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.73 (49 kr) | 55 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (33 kr) | 38 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (38 kr) | 34 kr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (59 kr) | 53 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.90 (40 kr) | 33 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.36 (35 kr) | 19 kr | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (150 kr) | 103 kr | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.87 (30 kr) | 23 kr | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 (32 kr) | 14 kr | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 106% 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 | $3,422 (35,281 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,474 (25,509 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $139 (1,438 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,048 (21,114 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,443 (14,873 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (1,145 kr) | 410 kr | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (643 kr) | 359 kr | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $258 (2,665 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (1,989 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (89 kr) | 67 kr | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (429 kr) | 166 kr | + 158% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (576 kr) | 992 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (507 kr) | 419 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (945 kr) | 933 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (1,261 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 11% 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 | $28,206 (290,814 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (12 kr) | 17 kr | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (816 kr) | 621 kr | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (215 kr) | 319 kr | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 75% 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) | $10 (100 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (452 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (1,312 kr) | 260 kr | + 405% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (74 kr) | 41 kr | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.43 (46 kr) | 31 kr | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (63 kr) | 28 kr | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (37 kr) | 28 kr | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (19 kr) | 21 kr | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (384 kr) | 295 kr | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (618 kr) | 415 kr | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (300 kr) | 274 kr | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (2,430 kr) | 819 kr | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (981 kr) | 750 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (158 kr) | 140 kr | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.64 (58 kr) | 42 kr | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (76 kr) | 72 kr | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $619 (6,379 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.21 (13 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 604% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (515 kr) | 290 kr | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (161 kr) | 67 kr | + 141% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 450 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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