Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 11% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad)
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | N'Djamena | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (11,141 Franc) | 12,027 Franc | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (6,381 Franc) | 6,707 Franc | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 (2,758 Franc) | 2,625 Franc | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (542 Franc) | 1,436 Franc | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.32 (2,011 Franc) | 1,296 Franc | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (2,533 Franc) | 1,267 Franc | + 100% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.55 (3,364 Franc) | 5,875 Franc | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (2,307 Franc) | 3,953 Franc | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (1,034 Franc) | 1,850 Franc | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.57 (2,166 Franc) | 1,794 Franc | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (8,529 Franc) | 13,816 Franc | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (1,760 Franc) | 2,171 Franc | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.04 (1,846 Franc) | 972 Franc | + 90% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 30% more expensive than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | N'Djamena | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,416 (2,071,384 Franc) | 1,385,790 Franc | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,375 (1,440,153 Franc) | 1,110,320 Franc | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (98,113 Franc) | 148,827 Franc | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,044 (1,239,508 Franc) | 799,729 Franc | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,430 (867,369 Franc) | 484,129 Franc | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (68,290 Franc) | 67,347 Franc | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (40,090 Franc) | 39,022 Franc | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | $217 (131,879 Franc) | 379,738 Franc | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (87,402 Franc) | 149,436 Franc | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (6,290 Franc) | 11,661 Franc | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $60 (36,459 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 25% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (37,801 Franc) | 67,683 Franc | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (29,572 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (60,562 Franc) | 120,000 Franc | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (69,065 Franc) | 89,516 Franc | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 53% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,026 (16,995,233 Franc) | 64,450,400 Franc | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.11 (670 Franc) | 536 Franc | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (50,231 Franc) | 98,900 Franc | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (9,793 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 9% more expensive than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (4,732 Franc) | 5,027 Franc | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (10,264 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (48,018 Franc) | 10,677 Franc | + 350% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (4,363 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.92 (2,379 Franc) | 2,313 Franc | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.66 (3,431 Franc) | 3,070 Franc | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.88 (2,356 Franc) | 3,487 Franc | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (1,176 Franc) | 1,918 Franc | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (21,067 Franc) | 26,723 Franc | - 21% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 68% more expensive than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | N'Djamena | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (38,900 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (17,484 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $242 (146,664 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (58,901 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (9,874 Franc) | 6,176 Franc | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (3,121 Franc) | 2,857 Franc | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (3,875 Franc) | 1,983 Franc | + 95% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (311,856 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.64 (387 Franc) | 60 Franc | + 545% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (47,172 Franc) | 82,865 Franc | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (9,416 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 842% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 453 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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